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Child and Teen Psychiatry

ADHD
Centre for ADHD/ADD Advocacy, Canada (CADDAC)
The Centre for ADHD/ADD Advocacy, Canada (CADDAC) is a national not-for-profit organization providing leadership in education and advocacy for ADHD organizations and individuals with ADHD across Canada.
www.caddac.ca (Click on the Parent info tab)
  Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity disorder (CHADD)
...a support network for parents and caregivers; ...a forum for continuing education; ...a community resource and disseminate accurate, evidence-based information about AD/HD to parents, educators, adults, professionals, and the media; to promote ongoing research...
  Teach ADHD
Information for teachers of children with ADHD. Parents will also find the information on this site useful.

 

Mayo Clinic
...access to the experience and knowledge of the more than 3,300 physicians, scientists and researchers of Mayo Clinic.
ADHD
  The Learning Disablilities Association of Canada(LDAC)
Working with our network of provincial/territorial and local partners, we provide cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and tools you can use.
  MedlinePlus
Developed by the National Library of Medcine and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
ADHD

Autism

  Autism Society of Canada
Autism Society Canada's mission is to work with our many partners to address the national priorities facing the Autism community.
Approaches to treatment
  Autism Society of Ontario
Autism Ontario has developed various resources that aim to create awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder and to promote acceptance and opportunities for all individuals with ASD.
Resources
  Autism Treatment Services of Canada
Autism treatment services of canada is a national affiliation of organizations that provide, or are actively planning to provide, treatment, educational, management and consultative services to people with autism and related disorders across Canada.

General

  American Academy of Child and Adolescent Pychiatry
The AACAP widely distributes information ...in an effort to promote an understanding of mental illnesses and remove the stigma associated with them; advance efforts in prevention of mental illnesses, and assure proper treatment and access to services for children and adolescents.
Facts for families
Glossary of Symptoms and Mental Illnesses Affecting Teenagers
Psychiatric medications and children
ADHD: a guide for families
  Canadian Mental Health Association
The Canadian Mental Health Association focuses on combating mental health problems and emotional disorders. Our tools include research and information services, sponsored research projects, workshops, seminars, pamphlets, newsletters and resource centres.
Children
Youth
  Caring for Kids
Developed by the Candian Pediatric Society.
Treatment decisions
ADHD alternative treatments
  Children’s Mental Health Ontario
Children's Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) works to improve the mental health and well-being of children and youth and their families.
Parent resources
  Cope care deal
A mental health website for teens. Find information about depression, schizophrenia and other illnesses. Download free books for parents and teens.
  Health Canada
Developed by the government of Canada
Just for you: Youth
  Kid’s Health
Developed by the Nemours Foundation.
For kids: my emotions and behaviors; my thoughts and feeling
For parents: feelings, emotions and behavior

For teens: your mind
  Montreal Children’s Hospital Family Resource Library
Search the online catalogue for books on a variety of topics including, autism, ADHD, learning disorders, depression, anxiety, therapy, divorce...
  Teen Growth
Information about depression and suicide.
  Young and Healthy
Mind and soul: depression, suicide, stress...

 

Disclaimer: This information should not be considered as medical advice. It is not to be used in place of a visit with a doctor, nurse or other healthcare professional. If you have questions about your individual medical situation, please consult with your healthcare professional.

Updated April 8 2010