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Featured Resources
Decisions, Decisions: Exploring Medications for Child and Youth Mental Health Challenges
On this episode we’re exploring medications in child and youth mental health. Because when it comes to the use of medications for mental health challenges, families have a lot of questions. This episode we’ll be exploring some common questions parents might have, for example: Is medication necessary? Is it safe? What about side effects? Our guests today are here to discuss the use of medications for mental health challenges, both from the perspective of a parent as well as a clinical pharmacist.
Taming worry dragons: a manual for children, parents, and other coaches
Explains what anxiety is, describes the different types of anxiety, includes information about coping strategies, provides tips for parents and other coaches, and includes information on medications. Geared for children from 8 to 12 years old.
Sleep: Building the Foundation for Family Mental Wellness
Over 70 percent of Canadian children are not getting the sleep they need. Are you one of those families? Listen to Andrea Bell (parent) and Dr. Smita Naidoo (child and adolescent psychiatrist) explore sleep strategies and science that can help kids and teens sleep well to enhance mental wellness.