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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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Sun safety

Learn about choosing the correct sunscreen, wearing proper clothing and drinking enough fluids to stay safe in the sun.

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Finding a primary health-care provider

It’s important to have a primary care provider to help manage your routine health care. Find tips and tricks for finding a primary care provider.

Learning Hub

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.

Learning Hub

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.

Learning Hub

Cancer

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

Learning Hub

JIA

Learn about the different types of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and find tips for managing symptoms and coping with JIA management.

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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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Bulimia nervosa

Learn about the common behavioural and physical signs and symptoms of bulimia nervosa with this interactive click through.

Interactive

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.

Video

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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Visualize your pain

This audio meditation helps you visualize your pain. Use this meditation to help discover a new way to experience and respond to pain.

Identifying your values

Find out how to identify your values and how to use them to guide you through everyday decisions and difficult situations.

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Welcome to the AboutKidsHealth website just for teens

Learn about your health

Featured Articles

Emotional Well-being Tool Kit: Ages 18+

Vaping and nicotine

The right to safe spaces

The basics of a healthy diet

What can I do about bad breath?

Sun safety

Finding a primary health-care provider

Managing medical conditions

Mental health

Hemophilia

Cancer

JIA

Interactive learning

Hemophilia: Understanding inhibitors

Bulimia nervosa

Managing your period

Stress and thinking: The mind/body connection

Anxiety and anxiety disorders

Visualize your pain

Identifying your values