Patient Education

Autism Nova Scotia's site provides access to local resources, programs, events and links to local chapters.

Parents and caregivers play an essential role in helping children and teenagers recover from traumatic events. The more caregivers learn about how traumatic events affect their children, the more they understand the reasons for their children’s behaviors and emotions, and the better prepared they are to help them cope.

Plain language information targeted for youth on a wide range of health topics.

Plain language info about teens' health from nonprofit foundation Nemours.

From Nursing@Georgetown, this site discusses common health concerns of young women (ages 10 to 19) and explores ways to take control of their own health.

From Nursing@Georgetown, this site outlines for young women how to advocate for themselves before, during, and after health care appointments.

24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support to young people in English and French.

What to do if you need help right now, helpful websites, and a list of resources for Halifax and Nova Scotia.

Information for teens in Nova Scotia on disorders, brain injuries, understanding stigma, healthy sleep, the teen brain, suicide, teen behaviour, and mental health emergencies. Also includes resources for friends, health professionals, educators, and parents.

A glossary of mental health terms to help youth understand the words used by doctors and nurses.

The NSEPP program is run by the Department of Psychiatry at Dalhousie University. If you're a young person in Nova Scotia experiencing symptoms of early psychosis, there’s hope for recovery. Get the help you need by calling 902-473-2976.

This site is a non-profit initiative of the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) dedicated to improving the mental health of children, youth and families. It provides a directory of mental health services - you can search your location and topic. It has information sheets and screening tools to find out if you or a loved one has a mental health concern.

A Canada-wide network of researchers and organizations (government and not-for-profit) focused on making sure children and youth in every community receive the latest evidence-based research on bullying and the most effective intervention techniques.

A clinic that offers free medical services, STI testing and counselling services.

This PDF includes a list of resources compiled by the IWK. Topics include: essential general health guides for youth and families, parenting a transgender child video links, books for parents and families, books for teens, books for kids, youth and family websites, local drop-in centre: the Youth Project, social media, school and teacher information, legal gender marker and name change, clinician resources: practice guidelines and books.

The Youth Project is a non-profit charitable organization in Nova Scotia dedicated to providing support and services to youth, 25 and under, around issues of sexual orientation and gender identity. The Youth Project travels around the province to meet with youth in their communities. They provide a variety of programs and services including support groups, referrals, supportive counselling, a resource library, educational workshops, and social activities.

Information about understanding your changing body, birth control, STIs, and much more.

Provides definitions and information on birth control, sex, and STI's.

This site has tips for talking to your children about sex at different age groups, gives a list of sexual health topics, and also gives helpful tools such as webisodes (e.g., videos that show parents dealing with their child's questions about puberty, birth control, etc.).

Sex education site with practical, inclusive, comprehensive, and supportive resources on sexuality and relationships. Inclusive of LGTBQ+