Resources
General
College of Psychologists of Ontario
Ontario Psychological Association
Canadian Psychological Association
Ontario Association of Marital and Family Therapists
Family Physicians or Psychiatrists
Addiction Services for York Region
905-472-7000
Southlake Regional Health Centre
905-895-4521
Canadian Mental Health Association-York
905-853-5700
Catholic Community Services of York Region 905-770-7040
416-979-8299
Georgina 905-476-3611
Markham 905-415-9717
Newmarket 1-888-223-3999
Richmond Hill 1-888-820-9986
Anxiety
Generalized Anxiety Disorder: "Worry Wart," constantly worries or asks for reassurance
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: compelled to perform constant, repetitive rituals
Separation Anxiety Disorder: avoids age-appropriate separations from parents
Specific Phobia: avoids certain specific situations or things
Social Phobia: avoids social situations due to fear of embarrassment
Panic Disorder: sudden attacks of multiple anxiety symptoms
Selective Mutism: anxiety that interferes with speaking in certain situations, commonly school
Acute Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: anxiety symptoms following an extraordinary, frightening event
How Psychologists Help with Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Disorders Association of Ontario
Anxiety Disorders Association of Canada
Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatment
Depression
Consistent feelings of sadness or extreme irritability
Multiple changes in daily functioning, such as appetite or sleep, due to sadness or irritability
Loss of interest and withdrawal from activities
Slower speech
Negative thoughts, difficulty concentrating
How Psychologists Help with Depressive Disorders
Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
Learning
Concerns about a child's intellectual and/or academic functioning
Difficulties with listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or solving math problems
Exceptional strengths in verbal or visual-spatial reasoning
How Psychologists Help with Learning - Please see Psychological Assessment
Behaviour
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: difficulties sustaining focus; hyperactivity
Oppositional Defiant Disorder: negative, defiant, disobedient, and often hostile behaviour toward adults, especially authority figures
How Psychologists Help with ADHD
Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance
Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Parenting
Developing strategies to help manage a child's behaviour or difficulties
Seven Research-Backed Ways to Improve Parenting
Communication Tips for Parents
Family Services York Region - Parenting
York Region Parenting Programs