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