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
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
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
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
IWK. Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0909
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
902-464-4110 to call IWK Central Referral. Grief is the experience of loss. It doesn't have to be only after a death, it can be after any important loss that affects their life.
- 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. Grief is the experience of loss. It doesn't have to be only after a death, it can be after any important loss that affects their life.
- Responsibility
- IWK Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0909
Helping Children and Youth with Eating Disorders
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37882
IWK. Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0917
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
902-464-4110 to call IWK Central Referral. Eating disorders are serious problems with eating, which affect every part of a person's life, including thoughts, feelings, body and relationships. Learn as much as you can about eating disorders. These are challenging illnesses that can cause a lot of stress at home. Children and youth can't help the way they are acting, and they can't recover from eating disorders on their own. They need the support of their families as well as mental health prof…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics
- Alternate Title
- Information for Parents and Caregivers
- 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
- Nutrition Therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Social problems
- Nutrition
- Families--Mental health
- Mental illness
- Families
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- 902-464-4110 to call IWK Central Referral. Eating disorders are serious problems with eating, which affect every part of a person's life, including thoughts, feelings, body and relationships. Learn as much as you can about eating disorders. These are challenging illnesses that can cause a lot of stress at home. Children and youth can't help the way they are acting, and they can't recover from eating disorders on their own. They need the support of their families as well as mental health professionals.
- Responsibility
- IWK Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0917
[In Arabic] Zones of Regulation Group
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38102
IWK. Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1282-AR
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
In Arabic. The Zones of Regulation group is designed to improve your child’s emotional-regulation skills. At least one parent or caregiver needs to attend the group, as they play a very important role in supporting their child. IWK Community Mental Health runs groups 3 times annually.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics
- Alternate Title
- IWK Group Information
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- Arabic
- 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
- In Arabic. The Zones of Regulation group is designed to improve your child’s emotional-regulation skills. At least one parent or caregiver needs to attend the group, as they play a very important role in supporting their child. IWK Community Mental Health runs groups 3 times annually.
- Responsibility
- IWK Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1282-AR
[In French] Groupe de soutien pour la maîtrise des émotions
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38140
IWK. Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1282-FR
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
In French. Le groupe de soutien pour la maîtrise des émotions vise à aider votre enfant à améliorer ses compétences émotionnelles. Au moins un parent ou parent-substitut doit participer aux séances. / The Zones of Regulation group is designed to improve your child’s emotional-regulation skills. At least one parent or caregiver needs to attend the group.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics
- Alternate Title
- Renseignements sur le groupe de soutien du IWK; Zones of Regulation Group; IWK Group Information
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- 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--Problems, exercises, etc.
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Social problems
- Families--Mental health
- Mental illness
- Families
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- In French. Le groupe de soutien pour la maîtrise des émotions vise à aider votre enfant à améliorer ses compétences émotionnelles. Au moins un parent ou parent-substitut doit participer aux séances. / The Zones of Regulation group is designed to improve your child’s emotional-regulation skills. At least one parent or caregiver needs to attend the group.
- Responsibility
- IWK Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1282-FR
Inpatient Mental Health Monitored and Prohibited Items
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37822
IWK. Garron Centre.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2016.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0769
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
List of items that are not allowed to be brought in by patients and visitors of the IWK inpatient mental health areas.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Garron Centre
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2016
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Mental Disorders
- Delivery of health care
- Hospitalization
- Child Health
- Mental Health Services
- Health Services
- Safety
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Safety
- Families--Mental health
- Mental illness
- Hospital patients
- Health services administration
- Medical Care
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- List of items that are not allowed to be brought in by patients and visitors of the IWK inpatient mental health areas.
- Responsibility
- IWK Garron Centre, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0769
Let's Talk About Screen Time
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37878
IWK. Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0911
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
902-464-4110 to call IWK Central Referral. Screen time is any time spent sitting in front of a screen: TV, computer, tablet, video games, cell phones or any other devices. The Canadian Paediatric Society discourages screen-based activities for children under 2. Limit television watching to less than 1 to 2 hours per day for older children. Avoid making television watching part of your regular daily routine.
- 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. Screen time is any time spent sitting in front of a screen: TV, computer, tablet, video games, cell phones or any other devices. The Canadian Paediatric Society discourages screen-based activities for children under 2. Limit television watching to less than 1 to 2 hours per day for older children. Avoid making television watching part of your regular daily routine.
- Responsibility
- IWK Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0911
My Visit to SeaStar at the IWK
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38123
IWK. Suspected Trauma and Abuse Response Team (START).
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1305
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This booklet is for children and youth who will be visiting the SeaStar Child and Youth Advocacy Program at the IWK Health Centre. Directions, registration, what to expect during the visit.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Suspected Trauma and Abuse Response Team (START)
- Alternate Title
- SeaStar Child and Youth Advocacy Centre
- 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
- Delivery of health care
- Hospitalization
- Child Health
- Social Problems
- Health Services
- Mental Health Services
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Social problems
- Families--Mental health
- Mental illness
- Hospital patients
- Health services administration
- Families
- Medical Care
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- This booklet is for children and youth who will be visiting the SeaStar Child and Youth Advocacy Program at the IWK Health Centre. Directions, registration, what to expect during the visit.
- Responsibility
- IWK Suspected Trauma and Abuse Response Team (START), Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1305
Preschool Special Needs Service
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37790
IWK. Psychology.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0653
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
information on an interdisciplinary team at IWK who conduct assessments of children under six years of age
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Psychology
- 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)
- Mental Disorders
- Delivery of health care
- Hospitalization
- Child Health
- Infant Health
- Mental Health Services
- Health Services
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Families--Mental health
- Mental illness
- Infants--Health and hygiene
- Hospital patients
- Health services administration
- Medical Care
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- information on an interdisciplinary team at IWK who conduct assessments of children under six years of age
- Responsibility
- IWK Psychology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0653
IWK. Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0910
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
902-464-4110 to call IWK Central Referral. Psychosis is a serious medical problem where a child or teen has trouble telling the difference between what is real and what is not real. Sometimes, it starts with small changes in behaviour, where children just don't seem like 'themselves'. Children or teens with psychosis often have delusions or hallucinations.
- 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. Psychosis is a serious medical problem where a child or teen has trouble telling the difference between what is real and what is not real. Sometimes, it starts with small changes in behaviour, where children just don't seem like 'themselves'. Children or teens with psychosis often have delusions or hallucinations.
- Responsibility
- IWK Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0910
School Refusal
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37879
IWK. Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0912
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
902-464-4110 to call IWK Central Referral. School refusal is a type of anxiety disorder where the child shows extreme distress about attending school and refuses to go to school on a regular basis, or has a problem staying in school. It is often a symptom of a deeper problem, such as separation anxiety or social anxiety.
- 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. School refusal is a type of anxiety disorder where the child shows extreme distress about attending school and refuses to go to school on a regular basis, or has a problem staying in school. It is often a symptom of a deeper problem, such as separation anxiety or social anxiety.
- Responsibility
- IWK Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0912
Section 34 Assessments
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38078
IWK. Youth Forensic Assessment and Rehabilitation Team.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1265
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
If a judge orders a Section 34 Assessment, you will get a call from the IWK Youth Forensic Services office to start the assessment. Information from Nova Scotia Legal Aid and IWK Youth Forensic Services about what youth and their parents can expect if a Section 34 Assessment is required.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Youth Forensic Assessment and Rehabilitation Team
- Alternate Title
- IWK Youth Forensic Services and Nova Scotia Legal Aid
- 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
- Mental Health Services
- Social Problems
- Child Health
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Social problems
- Families--Mental health
- Mental illness
- Health services administration
- Families
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- If a judge orders a Section 34 Assessment, you will get a call from the IWK Youth Forensic Services office to start the assessment. Information from Nova Scotia Legal Aid and IWK Youth Forensic Services about what youth and their parents can expect if a Section 34 Assessment is required.
- Responsibility
- IWK Youth Forensic Assessment and Rehabilitation Team, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1265
Sleep for Youth
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37857
IWK. Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0866
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
902-464-4110 to call IWK Central Referral. Sleep is critical for physical and mental health, but many youth just don't get enough. Lack of sleep can cause a number of health problems. On the other hand, trouble sleeping can also be a symptom of physical or mental health problems. This fact sheet will help you make sure your teen is getting a good night's sleep.
- 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. Sleep is critical for physical and mental health, but many youth just don't get enough. Lack of sleep can cause a number of health problems. On the other hand, trouble sleeping can also be a symptom of physical or mental health problems. This fact sheet will help you make sure your teen is getting a good night's sleep.
- Responsibility
- IWK Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0866
Substance Use
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38108
IWK. Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1290
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
902-464-4110 to call IWK Central Referral. What is Substance Abuse? The use of drugs or alcohol to enhance positive feelings or reduce negative feelings. Experimental or recreational substance use among youth is very common. Some risk taking behaviour is considered a developmentally normal part of adolescent development
- 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 Substance Abuse? The use of drugs or alcohol to enhance positive feelings or reduce negative feelings. Experimental or recreational substance use among youth is very common. Some risk taking behaviour is considered a developmentally normal part of adolescent development
- Responsibility
- IWK Community Mental Health and Addictions Clinics, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1290
