Website Resources

Useful Mental Health Websites

Parenting Resources

Info About Kids – This website was developed by leaders of seven division of the American Psychological Association (APA) with the goal of increasing “public access to quality information on children and families”. The information on this website is geared toward parents, educators and behavioral health specialists and covers common parenting concerns. Resources that are uploaded to this website have been screened by psychologists.
Effective Child Therapy: Evidence-based Mental Health Treatment for Children and Adolescents – This website was created by the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, which is one of the divisions of the American Psychological Association. On this website, parents can find information on the symptoms of and treatments for various behavioral and mental health problems in children and adolescents. According to Dr. Mitch Prinstein, this website “aims to teach parents about evidence-based practice and provide them with a constantly updated list of treatments that have been demonstrated to work for specific disorders in childhood and adolescence”.
Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing – A free online parenting course which was developed by Dr. Alan E. Kazdin, a former President of the American Psychological Association. Twenty videos which are offered as part of this course. This course covers parenting techniques that address problem behaviors at home and school.
Developing Resilience – Tips for Parents – This website was developed by the American Psychological Association and it provides parents with tips on how to increase resiliency in children and adolescents who are facing adverse experiences.
Magination Press® Children’s Books – APA’s children’s book press which offers books for therapists, educators, parents and caregivers to help children dealing with various challenges. Some books are written for therapists to use in sessions with their clients and other books are written for children and parents to read together. There are books on the following subjects: ADHD and learning differences, adoption and foster care, ASD, bullying, depression, divorce and blended families, emotions, family issues, fears and anxieties, gender and sexuality, grief and loss, health and medical issues, LGBTQ+, life skills, mindfulness, resilience, school-related matters, self-esteem, teen self-help, therapy for children and families, and trauma.

Infants and Toddlers – General Information

Zero to Three – National center for infants, toddlers and families

Teens – General Information

Information about the teen brain
Mind Your Mind is a space for youth and young adults (14-24) to find support when going through tough times.
KIDS HELP PHONE
It Gets Better Project – Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth

Teens and Young Adults – Making the Transition to Post-Secondary Education

Transition Resource Guide – This guide is fully funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, and it contains a wealth of resources for students with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and mental health disorders who are making the transition to post-secondary education.
https://www.intelligent.com/create-a-study-plan
https://www.intelligent.com/study-smart-before-exams
https://www.intelligent.com/take-effective-notes
https://www.intelligent.com/manage-your-stress
https://www.intelligent.com/use-test-taking-strategies-on-exam-day

Mood Disorders

Mental Health in Schools

Supporting Minds: An Educator Guide to Promoting Students’ Mental Health and Well-Being (2013) – The document discusses ways to support students with anxiety problems, mood problems (depression and bipolar disorder), ADHD, behavioural problems, eating and weight-related problems, substance use problems, gambling, self-harm and suicide.

Mental Health in the Workplace

Eating Disorders

Anxiety

Obssesive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

International OCD Foundation
What is OCD by the American Psychiatric Association
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety Canada website

Addiction

alcoholrehabhelp.org – Information on alcohol addiction

Other

Resource Gateways

Executive Functions

Executive functions to the rescue – EFs 2 The Rescue was developed by educators Mara Berzins and Nicola Daykin in hopes of bringing to life the abstract concept of executive functions for students and fellow educators alike.

Learning Disabilities

Learning Disability Association of Canada
Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario
Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario, Ottawa Chapter
www.ldonline.org
Managing Learning Disabilities as a Teen and Young Adult
The State of Learning Disabilities: Facts, Trends, and Emerging Issues (3rd edition, 2014) – A Publication of the National Center for Learning Disabilities
Supporting Inclusive School: Addressing the Needs of Students with Learning Disabilities – produced by the Manitoba Education and Advanced Learning
Ottawa Network for Education
NLD on the Web
ldatschool.ca – LD@school is dedicated to serving the needs of Ontario’s educators. It provides educators with information, resources and research related to teaching students with learning disabilities.
Reading for the blind or dyslexic
Learning Ally – Reading for the blind or dyslexic
Teachers Getway to special education – a good resource on teaching strategies for students with special needs. The teaching strategies and resources on this website have been organized along three main lines: (1) Student needs; (2) Formal exceptionalities determined by IPRC; and (3) Diagnosed medical/psychological conditions. Related definitions, characteristics and resources are included for each area.
Supporting Minds: An Educator Guide to promoting Students’ Mental Health and Well-Being (2013) – The document discusses ways to support students with anxiety problems, mood problems, ADHD, and behavioural problems.

ADHD

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
www.caddac.ca – Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada (CADDAC)- Information for adults with ADHD, parents of children with ADHD, and teachers and educators
www.additudemag.com – ADDitude – Information for adults with ADHD, parents of children with ADHD, and teachers and educators
www.add.org – geared for older adolescents and adults with ADHD
www.help4adhd.org/en/about – National Resource centre on ADHD
ADHDandYou.ca – Tools to Manage ADHD
www.caddra.ca – the Canadian Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Resource Alliance – information for children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD, parents of children with ADHD, and teachers and educators
www.TotallyADD.com
www.attentiondeficit-info.com – Information on Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
www.associationpanda.qc.ca – PANDA – this website is in French only
www.addwarehouse.com – A.D.D. Warehouse free catalogue lists reading resources for children, parents, adults, and teachers regarding learning disabilities and ADHD.
A parent-based organization servicing as a resource and educational support for individuals with AD/HD

Gifted Students

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
ERIC – Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education
www.nagc.org: National Association for Gifted Students: Supporting the needs of high potential learners.
Seng – Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted

Autism Spectrum

Autism Society – Northern Virginia Chapter. A group promoting education, awareness and advocacy for autistic individuals
National Institute of Mental Health, A parent’s Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Speaks – websites for families
Autism Speaks – Canadian chapter
Help Guide – information on Autism Spectrum Disorders
The Hospital of Sick Kids, Toronto – Information on Autism Spectrum Disorder

Mindfulness

Mindful Teachers: Leaving, Learning, and Teaching with Mindful Awareness – a good resource for teachers who are interested in teaching mindfulness in their classes

Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy Guidance – Cerebral Palsy Guidance was created to provide answers and assistance to parents of a child with cerebral palsy. Please note that the Financial Assistance page on this website is geared for American citizens.
www.cerebralpalsyguide.com – Cerebral Palsy Guide was created to provide information for families. Please note that the information on legal help on this website is geared for American citizen.