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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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Sleep and your mental health: Overview

Sleep is a very important part of your mental and physical health. Find out how a good night's sleep impacts your daily routine.

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Alcohol

Learn about alcohol and the associated health risks. Knowing the short- and long-term effects can help you make decisions about using alcohol.

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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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Cystic fibrosis

Find out about cystic fibrosis, what you need to know to take care of it and how it affects things such as exercise, nutrition and sleep.

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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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Ice Cube Meditation

Holding an ice cube in your hand, use this meditation to explore the thoughts, feelings or sensations that come with being upset or feeling physical pain.

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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.