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Emotional Well-being Tool Kit: Ages 18+

This tool kit is a list of free mental health resources available to youth in Ontario who are 18 years of age or older.

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Vaping and nicotine

Find information about vaping of nicotine and the health effects that should be considered in decisions about vaping.

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The right to safe spaces

You have the right to receive care and services in a safe environment. Learn more about safe spaces at school, work and in health-care environments.

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The basics of a healthy diet

Discover the basics of a healthy diet to help boost your mood and overall well-being in this mental health resource for teens.

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What can I do about bad breath?

Learn about what causes bad breath and how you can prevent or treat it.

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Sickle cell disease: Stress & how it works

Some people are not aware of the stress their bodies experience. Learn about stress, how it can affect you and how to identify how your body is feeling.

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Relative energy deficiency in sports

Learn about RED-S, a syndrome caused by not getting enough fuel through food to support the demands of your daily physical activity and training.

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Mental health

Find articles, animations and meditations to support your mental health and well-being and learn how to recognize and manage mental health conditions.

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Hemophilia

Learn about how hemophilia is treated, how to manage bleeds, transitioning to adult care and how to be more proactive about your own care.

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Cancer

Learn what to expect from cancer diagnosis and treatment, including some of the challenges you might face during treatment.

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Living with hand and upper limb conditions

Learn from young people with arm and hand differences about how they do home, school, work, and leisure activities in their own way.

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Hemophilia: Understanding inhibitors

Click through the animation on this page to learn about what happens inside your bloodstream when you treat a bleed.

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What to expect during a pelvic exam

People assigned female at birth should have a pelvic exam every 3 years, starting at age 25, or sooner if you are sexually active or have specific concerns.

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Managing your period

Watch the video on this page to learn about the variety of menstrual products you can use to help manage menstrual bleeding.

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Stress and thinking: The mind/body connection

Stress can affect every area of your health. Learn how it works and what you can do to keep it under control.

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Anxiety and anxiety disorders

Everyone experiences some anxiety; but, sometimes, it can interfere with daily routines. Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments for anxiety.

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Relaxation and distraction

Learn about different relaxation and distraction techniques to help cope with pain, discomfort, stress and other emotions related to cancer treatment.