Tackling Anxiety: Practical Strategies for Children and Youth
Do you have an anxious child? Not sure how best to help them? Meet Tracy, a parent of two youth who are living with anxiety, and Dr. Sandra Clark, a clinical psychologist specializing in child and youth anxiety. Together, they explore common symptoms and effective strategies to support anxious children and youth.
Anxiety (for parents and caregivers): Kelty's Recommended Resources
In this collection developed by the Kelty Centre, you will find a list of recommended resources for parents/caregivers to learn more about anxiety including websites, online tools, guides, books and provincial support services.
The Art of Raising Resilient Children
In this video, learn how early life experiences shape the developing brain, and how secure attachment relationships and mindfulness can improve learning, anxiety, relationship skills and concentration in our children.
Anxiety Canada
Provides information on anxiety and OCD, including self-help toolkits, personal stories, and videos. Also includes a youth and young adult site.
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.
Preparing Children and Youth for Hospital Procedures
This webpage provides resources to help children and youth understand what will be happening to them during their visit to the hospital and during different procedures.This includes resources for children with anxiety, autism, and other mental health challenges.
Offord Centre for Child Studies
This site has informational pamphlets on different mental health challenges and disorders in multiple languages. Topics include anxiety, autism, behavioural challenges, mood problems, substance use, and more.
Anxiety (for youth): Kelty's Recommended Resources
In this collection developed by the Kelty Centre, you will find a list of recommended resources for youth to learn more about anxiety including websites, online tools, guides, books and provincial support services.
Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators (EASE)
EASE is a collection of evidence-informed anxiety prevention and resilience-building resources for use with students in grades K-7. EASE workshops and resources are available at no cost.
Selective Mutism: Giving Kids a Voice
Do you know a child who doesn't speak in some social situations despite speaking freely in others? In this video, Dr. Annie Simpson shares the latest about selective mutism and strategies for helping kids find their voice. Suitable for parents, teachers, and professionals.
Anxiety Canada Youth
A youth-driven website with resources for managing anxiety, tips and strategies and an explanation of various types of anxiety.
A child's story: Going to school with anxiety
This illustrated book deals with the frightening prospect of going back to school and the worries of a little girl coming to terms with her anxiety. The books helps parents explain to their child what they are feeling and presents techniques to help overcome anxious feelings.