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Healthychildren.org
This website provides multiple resources to improve the wellbeing of children, including developmentally appropriate mindfulness-based techniques. Read more.
September 7, 2017
DrugRehab.com
Although primarily geared toward adults, this US site has information about underage drinking and teenage substance use. Click here to read more.
August 22, 2017
Understanding Pain
This website from Stanford Children’s Health offers a nice summary of what pain is, how it manifests at different ages and how it can be managed. The video ‘You are the boss of your brain’ also provides a user-friendly cartoon-based explanation that can be shared with children, young people and families. Click here to see […]
August 7, 2017
Smiling Mind
Information and resources to improve mindfulness. This Australian website offers guided meditations for children, young people and adults. http://smilingmind.com.au/
March 5, 2017
Too Smart to Start
Information for young people, families and health professionals about underage alcohol use from the American Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). https://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/Start.aspx
Youthline
24/7 help and support for young people in New Zealand. This website also has some information about common mental health topics and training in care and protection issues, gender identity, anger management and assessing risk. https://www.youthline.co.nz/
Something Haunting You?
Simple resources to help young people deal with common stressors including exams, relationships. boredom, peer pressure and body image issues, thereby improving their resilience. This Australian website is hosted by Young and Well CRC. http://www.somethinghauntingyou.com/index.html
Boing Boing
Information and evidence-based resources to improve the resilience of children, young people, adults and families. This UK website also offers information about resilience training for health and education professionals. http://boingboing.org.uk/
Early Psychosis Intervention
Information about psychosis for young people, families and health professionals. This Canadian website also explains what treatment is available and assists people to find local services. http://www.earlypsychosis.ca/
OCD UK
Information and resources to address Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) for young people, families and adults. This UK website also offers resources about Body Dysmorphic Disorder. http://www.ocduk.org/young-peoples-ocd-guide
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