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Information for parents on the most common development, learning, and mental health issues that are treated at the Center for Child Development and Mental Health at the Jewish General Hospital, Montreal.
List of Topics
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Depression
- Conduct Disorders
- Oppositional Defiant Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Learning Disabilities
- Parenting (General)
- Substance Abuse and Addictions
- Tourette Syndrome
ADHD
ADHD Overview
Douglas Mental Health University Institute - 
Attention Deficit Disorders: causes, symptoms and treatments
AboutKidsHealth - Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Learning Hub
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Facts for Families - ADHD ADHD Resource Center
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) - About ADHD - Overview
Coexisting Conditions
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD): ADHD and Coexisting Conditions
HealthyChildren.org (American Academy of Pediatrics): Common Coexisting Conditions in Children with ADHD
ADHD Medication
AboutKidsHealth - ADHD Treatment with Medications
Caring for Kids.cps.ca - Medications for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Parenting the ADHD Child
Douglas Mental Health University Institute - Attention Deficit Disorders: everyday skills
AboutKidsHealth How to help your child at home Communicating with your child's school
Complementary Treatments
Caring for Kids.cps.ca - Non-prescription interventions for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) - Complementary Treatment
ANXIETY
Anxiety Overview
Anxiety Canada Anxiety in Children Anxiety in Youth
AboutKidsHealth - Anxiety - Overview
Canadian Mental Health Association - Children, Youth and Anxiety
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Facts for Families - Anxiety and Children Anxiety Disorders Resource Center
Parenting the Anxious Child
Caring for Kids.cps.ca - Helping children deal with their fears
Anxiety Canada - Parent and Child
HeretoHelp – Helping Anxious Children
KidsHealth - Anxiety Disorders for Parents
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
Autism Canada - Autism Explained
AboutKidsHealth - Autism Spectrum Disorder Learning Hub
Caring for Kids.cps.ca - ASD: What you need to know
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Facts for Families - Autism Spectrum Disorders Facts for Families - Asperger's Disorder Autism Resource Center
DEPRESSION
AboutKidsHealth - Depression: Overview
Caring for Kids New to Canada.ca - Depression in Children and Youth
Canadian Mental Health Association - Children, Youth and Depression
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Facts for Families - Depresssion in Children and Teens Depression Resource Center
CONDUCT DISORDER
AboutKidsHealth - Behavioural Disorders
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Facts for Families - Conduct Disorder Conduct Disorder Resource Center
Merck Manual - Conduct Disorder
OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DISORDER
AboutKidsHealth - Behavioural Disorders
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Facts for Families - Oppositional Defiant Disorder Oppositional Defiant Disorder Resource Center
Merck Manual - Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Johns Hopkins Medicine - Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Children
Mayo Clinic - Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
EATING DISORDERS
National Eating Disorder Information Centre - Eating Disorders and Treatments
AboutKidsHealth - Anorexia nervosa: Overview Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: Overview Binge Eating Disorder: Overview Bulimia nervosa: Overview
Douglas Mental Health University Institute Eating Disorders: causes and symptoms Eating Disorders: treatments Eating Disorders: advice for the family
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Eating Disorders
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) - Eating Disorders
Kids Help Phone - Eating disorders: Important things to know
National Eating Disorder Association What are Eating Disorders? NEDA Parent Toolkit
MedlinePlus - Eating Disorders
LEARNING DISABILITIES
Learning Disabilities Association of Canada - Learning Disabilities Basics
AboutKidsHealth - Learning Disabilities: Overview
National Institute for Learning Development Canada - Learning Disabilities
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Facts for Families - Learning Disorders
MedlinePlus - Learning Disabilities
PARENTING (GENERAL)
Caring for Kids.cps.ca - Parenting
AboutKidsHealth - Parenting and Life Skills Learning Hub
HealthyChildren.org - Effective Parenting
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Parenting: Preparing for Adolescence
MedlinePlus - Parenting
KidsHealth - Nine Steps to More Effective Parenting
Triple P : Positive Parenting Program - Hot Topics
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTIONS
AboutKidsHealth - Substance Use: Overview
Kids Help Phone - What is Substance Abuse?
Government of Canada - Talking with teenagers about drugs
DrugFreeKidsCanada.org - Resources for Parents
Caring for Kids.cps.ca - Risky Behaviours
HealthyChildren.org - Substance Abuse
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Facts for Families- Teens: Alcohol and Other Drugs Facts for Families - Substance Abuse Treament for Children and Adolescents Substance Use Resource Center
MedlinePlus - Drugs and Young People
TOURETTE SYNDROME
Association Québécoise du Syndrome de la Tourette - Tourette Syndrome Definition
Association Québécoise de Neuropsychologues (in French) - Syndrome de Gilles de la Tourette
Tourette Canada - About Tourette
HealthyChildren.org - Tourette Syndrome
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Facts for Families- Tic Disorders
MedlinePlus - Tourette Syndrome