Public Health Agency of Canada / Agence de la santé publique Canada What can you expect to find at the Canadian Health Network?

Canadian Health Network

Health info for every body
 Groups and Topics  
Search
Home A-Z Index A-Z Index Results
Decrease text sizeDecrease text size



Items found: 18 (1-10)   Next
Sort: bulletAlphabetically  bulletBy organization bulletBy date 
Filter: bulletAll Resources  bulletCanadian Resources only 

International resource  A look at attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 
Briefly describes the causes and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Offers personal stories, a checklist of symptoms, and tips on getting help.
Source: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
From: International resource
AD/HD and teenagers 
Explain different behaviours in adolescents with attention deficit disorder (ADD), with or without hyperactivity. Propose different ways for parents to adopt and intervene.
Source: Learning Disabilities Association of Canada (LDAC)
International resource  All about ADHD: a booklet for those wanting to know more about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 
Presents a booklet for parents and caregivers about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in young children. Gives answers to some common questions, including symptoms, causes, prevalence, diagnosis, medications, and how parents and schools can help. Offers a list of recommended readings.
Source: Mental Health Foundation (UK)
From: International resource
Attention deficit disorders 
Describes ADD and ADHD and their emotional effects on children. Includes information on how the disorders affect other family members, and overcoming difficulties.
Source: Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents 
Outlines the signs of inactivity, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity in children and youth and offers resources to learn more.
Source: Children's Mental Health Ontario (CMHO)
Attention Deficit Disorders 
Defines attention deficit disorder(ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD), summarizes the social and emotional effects. Discusses effects on family and how to overcome the difficulty the disorders present.
Source: Canadian Mental Health Association, Nova Scotia Division (CMHA NS)
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder 
Gives definitions for attention deficit disorder and hyperactive child syndrome. Lists relevant books, articles, periodicals, and Internet resources. Provides contact information for related organizations.
Source: Toronto Public Library, Consumer Health Information Service
From: Healthnavigator
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) 
Defines and discusses attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Briefly explores behaviour therapy treatment.
Source: Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)
From: Your health: 'Psychology Works' fact sheets
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in kids 
Describes the three types of attention-deficit disorders and their symptoms in children. Discusses environmental stressors and situations which may cause similar problems. Gives suggestions for how to help a young person with an attention-deficit disorder and identifies sources of additional help.
Source: BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information
Best practices: fetal alcohol syndrome/fetal alcohol effects and the effects of other substance use during pregnancy  PDF
Summarizes the results found from a review of the literature and expert consultation and identifies best practices for the prevention, identification and intervention of FAS/FAE and the effects of other substance use during pregnancy at different life stages. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Health Canada
Result page: 1  2   Next

--
FRANÇAIS     Contact Us     Help     Search     Home
About Us     FAQs     Media Room     Site Map     A-Z Index --
Quality Assurance    Privacy Policy    Disclaimer