IWK. Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0913
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
902-464-4110 to call IWK Central Referral. Social anxiety disorder (sometimes called social phobia) is a problem for children and youth that makes them very anxious or worried in many everyday situations. Studies show that about 1 in every 20 youth have this disorder.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Family Relations
- Mental Disorders
- Child Health
- Mental Health Services
- Social Problems
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Social problems
- Families--Mental health
- Mental illness
- Families
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- 902-464-4110 to call IWK Central Referral. Social anxiety disorder (sometimes called social phobia) is a problem for children and youth that makes them very anxious or worried in many everyday situations. Studies show that about 1 in every 20 youth have this disorder.
- Responsibility
- IWK Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0913
BAHA Bone Anchored Hearing Aid Stage 1
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37843
IWK. Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) / Otolaryngology.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0808
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet offers a description of when BAHA can be used, the first stage of the surgery, post-operative information, follow-up and when to call the ENT clinic.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) / Otolaryngology
- Alternate Title
- Instructions for Patients and Families
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures
- Musculoskeletal system
- Child Health
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Therapeutics
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Therapeutics
- Surgery, Operative
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Orthopedics
- Diagnosis
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- This pamphlet offers a description of when BAHA can be used, the first stage of the surgery, post-operative information, follow-up and when to call the ENT clinic.
- Responsibility
- IWK Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) / Otolaryngology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0808
Biofeedback Therapy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38095
IWK. Urology, IWK. General Surgery (Pediatrics), IWK. Ambulatory Surgical Clinics.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1279
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Biofeedback is an approved, non-invasive therapy that teaches a child how to identify, isolate, contract, and relax the pelvic floor and urinary sphincter muscles.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Alternate Title
- A Guide for Patients
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Child Health
- Urogenital System
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Therapeutics
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Urogynecology
- Therapeutics
- Surgery, Operative
- Diagnosis
- Abstract
- Biofeedback is an approved, non-invasive therapy that teaches a child how to identify, isolate, contract, and relax the pelvic floor and urinary sphincter muscles.
- Responsibility
- IWK Urology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1279
Blended Diet
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37747
IWK. Clinical Nutrition.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0434
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Information on nutrition after mouth or jaw surgery, when food must be blended or pureed.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Clinical Nutrition
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Child Health
- Digestive System
- Nutrition Therapy
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Therapeutics
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Therapeutics
- Surgery, Operative
- Nutrition
- Digestive system
- Diagnosis
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- Information on nutrition after mouth or jaw surgery, when food must be blended or pureed.
- Responsibility
- IWK Clinical Nutrition, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0434
Botulinum Toxins
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37718
IWK. Cerebral Palsy Clinic, IWK. Neurosurgery Clinic, IWK. Medical, Surgical and Neurosciences Unit (MSNU).
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0326
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Botox administration.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Cerebral Palsy Clinic
- IWK. Neurosurgery Clinic
- IWK. Medical, Surgical and Neurosciences Unit (MSNU)
- Alternate Title
- A Guide for Families
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Heredity
- Congenital Abnormalities
- Child Health
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Therapeutics
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Genetics, Medical
- Musculoskeletal system
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Therapeutics
- Surgery, Operative
- Orthopedics
- Human genetics
- Genetics
- Diagnosis
- Abnormalities, Human
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- Botox administration.
- Notes
- Formerly titled "Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A): A Guide for Parents".
- Responsibility
- IWK Cerebral Palsy Clinic, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0326
Branchial Cleft Cysts and Fistulas
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37811
IWK. Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) / Otolaryngology.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0741
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
What it is, about the surgery.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) / Otolaryngology
- Alternate Title
- Instructions for Patients and Families
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Child Health
- Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Therapeutics
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Therapeutics
- Surgery, Operative
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Diagnosis
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- What it is, about the surgery.
- Responsibility
- IWK Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) / Otolaryngology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0741
Brief Intensive Outreach Service (BIOS)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38090
IWK. Autism Specific Care Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1273
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
BIOS is a service for children and youth (up to the age of 19), who have a confirmed diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as well as mental health and/or addictions concerns and are experiencing a period of severe aggressive behaviour that is seriously impacting their home, community, and school life.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Autism Specific Care Clinic
- Alternate Title
- Support for children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder who are experiencing a period of severe aggression
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Emotional Regulation
- Child Development Disorders, Pervasive
- Family Relations
- Mental Disorders
- Child Health
- Mental Health Services
- Social Problems
- Infant Health
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Emotions.
- Emotions--Problems, exercises, etc.
- Autism spectrum disorders.
- Social problems
- Families--Mental health
- Mental illness
- Families
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- BIOS is a service for children and youth (up to the age of 19), who have a confirmed diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as well as mental health and/or addictions concerns and are experiencing a period of severe aggressive behaviour that is seriously impacting their home, community, and school life.
- Responsibility
- IWK Autism Specific Care Clinic, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1273
Brief Intensive Outreach Service (BIOS)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38091
IWK. Autism Specific Care Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1274
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
FAQ for parents. BIOS is a service for children and youth (up to the age of 19), who have a confirmed diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as well as mental health and/or addictions concerns and are experiencing a period of severe aggressive behaviour that is seriously impacting their home, community, and school life.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Autism Specific Care Clinic
- Alternate Title
- Frequently Asked Questions
- for Parents and Guardians
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Emotional Regulation
- Child Development Disorders, Pervasive
- Family Relations
- Mental Disorders
- Child Health
- Mental Health Services
- Social Problems
- Infant Health
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Emotions.
- Emotions--Problems, exercises, etc.
- Autism spectrum disorders.
- Social problems
- Families--Mental health
- Mental illness
- Families
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- FAQ for parents. BIOS is a service for children and youth (up to the age of 19), who have a confirmed diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as well as mental health and/or addictions concerns and are experiencing a period of severe aggressive behaviour that is seriously impacting their home, community, and school life.
- Responsibility
- IWK Autism Specific Care Clinic, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1274
IWK. Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0875
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
902-464-4110 to call IWK Central Referral. Bullying is a kind of aggressive behaviour, where a 'bully' tries to hurt or intimidate another person. While you may feel a range of emotions, from being upset and worried to anger and rage that your child is being bullied, it's important to stay calm. It's best to avoid emotional, angry outbursts, because they could make your child afraid to tell you anything more. Your child may not tell you about more bullying because s/he is worried about overwh…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Family Relations
- Mental Disorders
- Child Health
- Mental Health Services
- Social Problems
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Social problems
- Families--Mental health
- Mental illness
- Families
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- 902-464-4110 to call IWK Central Referral. Bullying is a kind of aggressive behaviour, where a 'bully' tries to hurt or intimidate another person. While you may feel a range of emotions, from being upset and worried to anger and rage that your child is being bullied, it's important to stay calm. It's best to avoid emotional, angry outbursts, because they could make your child afraid to tell you anything more. Your child may not tell you about more bullying because s/he is worried about overwhelming you and making you upset. You need to make it easy for your child to tell you about bullying.
- Responsibility
- IWK Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0875
IWK. Orthopaedic Clinic, IWK. Emergency Department.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- Pl-0165
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Parent / patient information re: plaster casts & affected limb; drying and maintenance of cast; activity level; signs of trouble.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Orthopaedic Clinic
- IWK. Emergency Department
- Alternate Title
- A Guide for Patients and Families
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Child Health
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Therapeutics
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Musculoskeletal system
- Wounds and Injuries
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Wounds and injuries
- Therapeutics
- Surgery, Operative
- Orthopedics
- Diagnosis
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- Parent / patient information re: plaster casts & affected limb; drying and maintenance of cast; activity level; signs of trouble.
- Notes
- Formerly titled "All About Cast Care" and "All About Casts", PL-0072. Formerly PL-0165 was the responsibility of IWK Emergency; now responsibility of Orthopaedic Clinic (as of March 2021).
- Responsibility
- IWK Orthopaedic Clinic, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- Pl-0165
Children and Teens in Crisis
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38013
IWK. Crisis Team, IWK. Garron Centre.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1203
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Adapted with permission from CHEO's "Children and youth in crisis / What to expect in the Emergency Department: Information for parents" retrieved from www.cheo.on.ca, October 2019.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Crisis Team
- IWK. Garron Centre
- Alternate Title
- What to Expect in the Emergency Department
- Information for Patients, Families, and Caregivers
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Family Relations
- Mental Disorders
- Delivery of health care
- Hospitalization
- Child Health
- Health Services
- Mental Health Services
- Social Problems
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Social problems
- Families--Mental health
- Mental illness
- Hospital patients
- Health services administration
- Families
- Medical Care
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- Adapted with permission from CHEO's "Children and youth in crisis / What to expect in the Emergency Department: Information for parents" retrieved from www.cheo.on.ca, October 2019.
- Responsibility
- IWK Emergency Mental Health and Addictions Service, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1203
Coming for a Sleep Study
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38071
IWK. Allergy / Asthma (Chest / Respiratory ) Clinics, IWK. Allergy, IWK. Chest (Asthma) Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1258
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Instructions for parents on how to find the sleep lab; preparing their child to stay overnight for a sleep study.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Allergy / Asthma (Chest / Respiratory ) Clinics
- IWK. Allergy
- IWK. Chest (Asthma) Clinic
- Alternate Title
- What A Night At The Sleep Lab Looks Like
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Sleep
- Child Health
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Sleep
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Diagnosis
- Abstract
- Instructions for parents on how to find the sleep lab; preparing their child to stay overnight for a sleep study.
- Responsibility
- IWK Allergy / Asthma (Chest / Respiratory ) Clinics, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1258
Communicating with your Child
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38103
IWK. Pediatric Endocrinology Service (Diabetes).
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1285
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Diabetes in Children and Youth series. As a caregiver, you understand that communicating with your child can often be a difficult task, particularly at times of increased stress. It is not surprising that parents can sometimes find it challenging to communicate effectively with their child or teen about diabetes management.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Pediatric Endocrinology Service (Diabetes)
- Alternate Title
- Diabetes in Children and Youth
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Child Health
- Endocrine System Diseases
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospital patients
- Health services administration
- Endocrine manifestations of general diseases
- Diabetes
- Medical Care
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- Diabetes in Children and Youth series. As a caregiver, you understand that communicating with your child can often be a difficult task, particularly at times of increased stress. It is not surprising that parents can sometimes find it challenging to communicate effectively with their child or teen about diabetes management.
- Responsibility
- IWK Social Work and Health Psychology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1285
Congestive Heart Failure
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37905
IWK. Cardiology.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0971
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) occurs when the heart is not able to pump as well as it should. Treatment usually involves medications to get rid of the extra fluid in the lungs or body. These medications are called diuretics.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Cardiology
- Alternate Title
- What Families Should Know
- What to expect after discharge
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Communicable Diseases
- Child Health
- Cardiovascular system
- Infection
- Wounds and Injuries
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Therapeutics
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Wounds and injuries
- Therapeutics
- Surgery, Operative
- Infections
- Diagnosis
- Communicable diseases
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Cardiovascular system
- Abstract
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) occurs when the heart is not able to pump as well as it should. Treatment usually involves medications to get rid of the extra fluid in the lungs or body. These medications are called diuretics.
- Responsibility
- IWK Cardiology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0971
Cortisol (Adrenal) Insufficiency Action Plan
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37716
IWK. Children's Ambulatory Surgical Care.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0315
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Information on how to cope with insufficient cortisol.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Children's Ambulatory Surgical Care
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Endocrine System Diseases
- Child Health
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Therapeutics
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Therapeutics
- Surgery, Operative
- Endocrine manifestations of general diseases
- Diagnosis
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- Information on how to cope with insufficient cortisol.
- Responsibility
- IWK Children's Ambulatory Surgical Care, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0315
IWK. Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0873
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
902-464-4110 to call IWK Central Referral. It is normal for children and youth to feel sad from time to time. But this sadness doesn't stop them from going on with their everyday activities. And it goes away on its own. Depression, on the other hand, is a sadness so severe that it interferes with everyday life. With severe depression, people may even hear voices, or have thoughts of harming themselves or others. Depression is more than normal sadness.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Family Relations
- Mental Disorders
- Child Health
- Mental Health Services
- Social Problems
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Social problems
- Families--Mental health
- Mental illness
- Families
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- 902-464-4110 to call IWK Central Referral. It is normal for children and youth to feel sad from time to time. But this sadness doesn't stop them from going on with their everyday activities. And it goes away on its own. Depression, on the other hand, is a sadness so severe that it interferes with everyday life. With severe depression, people may even hear voices, or have thoughts of harming themselves or others. Depression is more than normal sadness.
- Responsibility
- IWK Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0873
Emotional Regulation
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38107
IWK. Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1289
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
902-464-4110 to call IWK Central Referral. What is Emotional Regulation? Being able to keep feelings in balance and not let them become overwhelming.This allows children and youth to stay calm and rational even when faced with emotionally difficult situations so they can behave in ways to get their needs met and not act in ways that are deemed inappropriate, that will get them in trouble, and/or make the situation worse.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Trauma
- Family Relations
- Mental Disorders
- Child Health
- Mental Health Services
- Social Problems
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Psychic trauma
- Social problems
- Families--Mental health
- Mental illness
- Families
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- 902-464-4110 to call IWK Central Referral. What is Emotional Regulation? Being able to keep feelings in balance and not let them become overwhelming.This allows children and youth to stay calm and rational even when faced with emotionally difficult situations so they can behave in ways to get their needs met and not act in ways that are deemed inappropriate, that will get them in trouble, and/or make the situation worse.
- Responsibility
- IWK Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1289
Epilepsy at School
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38076
IWK. Neurology.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1263
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Epilepsy is a chronic disorder characterized by seizures. Seizures are abnormal bursts of electrical activity in the brain that results in a change in behavior and/or function.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Neurology
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Child Health
- Nervous system
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Neurology
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- Epilepsy is a chronic disorder characterized by seizures. Seizures are abnormal bursts of electrical activity in the brain that results in a change in behavior and/or function.
- Notes
- Adapted by IWK Health from the Canadian Pediatric Society's resource, "Epilepsy at School", with permission from the Canadian Pediatric Society, 2021.
- Responsibility
- IWK Neurology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1263
Fertility Preservation in Children and Youth to Receive Cancer Therapy or Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38024
IWK. Hematology / Oncology.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1215
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
There are ways to protect fertility in children and adolescence requiring cancer therapy or a HSCT. The use of each option will depend on your child’s age, how soon cancer treatment needs to begin, other medical concerns, your personal values and beliefs, and cost.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Hematology / Oncology
- Alternate Title
- About Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant and cancer treatments' impact on fertility. Options to consider.
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Adolescent
- Child
- Fertility Preservation
- Neoplasms - complications
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer--Complications
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Fertility, Human
- Teenagers--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- There are ways to protect fertility in children and adolescence requiring cancer therapy or a HSCT. The use of each option will depend on your child’s age, how soon cancer treatment needs to begin, other medical concerns, your personal values and beliefs, and cost.
- Responsibility
- IWK Hematology / Oncology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1215
Getting Advice after ENT Surgery
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38073
IWK. Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) / Otolaryngology.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1260
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
The staff in the OR in the post-operative area have extensive experience on advising patients and families on the typical needs and issues after surgery.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) / Otolaryngology
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Child Health
- Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Therapeutics
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Therapeutics
- Surgery, Operative
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Diagnosis
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- The staff in the OR in the post-operative area have extensive experience on advising patients and families on the typical needs and issues after surgery.
- Responsibility
- IWK Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) / Otolaryngology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1260
