Concurrent Disorders: When Substance Use Meets Mental Health
This Where You Are podcast episode from the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre discusses concurrent disorders as our guests discuss how to best support and treat youth while offering tips on how to prioritize this connection and getting the support you need as a parent or caregiver.
ADHD: Information for Families
This information booklet provides information for families on what ADHD is, the symptoms, assessment and diagnosis process, medications, parenting, school and homework, and more.
Behaviour Problems in Children and Adolescents
Fact sheet on behaviour problems in children and adolescents, including types of behaviour problems such as oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder, causes, and treatment options.
Anxiety and Me
This video, created for children, explains what anxiety is, examples of the physical and mental health effects it can bring, and how those effects can show up in children. The video shows children how they can manage and better cope with anxiety and those pesky anxious thoughts.
Anxiety Canada
Provides information on anxiety and OCD, including self-help toolkits, personal stories, and videos. Also includes a youth and young adult site.
Challenges with School Attendance: Webinar Series
In this 2-part webinar series for parents and caregivers, the presenters discuss anxiety and related challenges that can be a barrier to attending school, as well as practical strategies to help things go more smoothly. The webinars are relevant whether your child is not getting to school at all or sometimes struggling to make it through the whole day, and has tips for both elementary-aged children and high-school aged youth.
OCD In Kids
This US-based site provides information on OCD in children and teens, including articles, brochures, fact sheets, videos, and suggested reading. There are sections for parents and kids.
Atypical Antipsychotics and Metabolic Monitoring
Information for parents/caregivers on atypical antipsychotics and their possible metabolic side effects. Includes ways to prevent, treat and monitor these side-effects.
A Parent's Handbook: Your Guide to Autism Programs
Guide helps parents learn more about available programs and how to access services for their children with autism
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.
Tics and Tourette Syndrome: 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 tics and Tourette Syndrome including websites, apps, online tools and support services.
Keeping Tech in Check: Developing Healthy Habits In Your Family
This Where You Are podcast episode from the Kelty Centre helps families find better ways to guide their kids’ technology use, and to avoid battles and negotiations around screen time, video games, and tech use at home. Dr. Shimi Kang, child and youth psychiatrist, and her teenage son Joesh, offer practical tips for families to develop or reset healthy tech habits at home.