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Balancing our minds: Inspiring action and creating change for mental health : A toolkit for youth, by youth

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125291
BC Children's Hospital. Vancouver, BC:
URL
https://balancingourminds.ca/
Material Type
Website
Online
The Balancing our Minds Inspiring Action Toolkit aims to support youth wanting to make changes for improved mental health and well-being in their schools and communities. By advocating for change, youth can help create connections and supportive, healthy environments.; Topics to explore:; - How to …
  1 url  
URL
https://balancingourminds.ca/
Alternate Title
Balancing our minds inspiring action toolkit
Corporate Author
BC Children's Hospital
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Subject
Mental Health
Mental Disorders-Coping
Mental Disorders-Directories. Resource Guides
Abstract
The Balancing our Minds Inspiring Action Toolkit aims to support youth wanting to make changes for improved mental health and well-being in their schools and communities. By advocating for change, youth can help create connections and supportive, healthy environments.
Topics to explore:
- How to start advocating for change for mental well-being
- How to create a safe space
- How to inspire change through storytelling
- How to start a mental health event, club or initiative
- How to start the conversation about mental health
Includes links to additional resources.
Language
English
Material Type
Website
Online
URLs
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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124169
London, UK: Mind , 2021.
URL
https://www.mind.org.uk/media/9117/pmdd-pdf-for-download-pdf-version.pdf
Material Type
Ebook
Online
Explains what PMDD is, including possible causes, symptoms and how to access treatment and support. Includes self-care tips for helping yourself, plus guidance for friends and family.
  1 url  
URL
https://www.mind.org.uk/media/9117/pmdd-pdf-for-download-pdf-version.pdf
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Mind
Publication Date
2021
Subject
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Menstruation
Abstract
Explains what PMDD is, including possible causes, symptoms and how to access treatment and support. Includes self-care tips for helping yourself, plus guidance for friends and family.
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Online
URLs
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MyTransition App: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124814
McMaster University. Hamilton, ON: , 2023.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/mytransition-app/id1327036414
Material Type
Online
The MyTransition App is a tool to help youth feel ready to transition to adult health care system. Transition is a time of change with some new learning, but the MyTransition App has gathered tools to help youth to be organized and confident in this transition.
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/mytransition-app/id1327036414
Corporate Author
McMaster University
Place of Publication
Hamilton, ON
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Young Adults - Life Transitions
Abstract
The MyTransition App is a tool to help youth feel ready to transition to adult health care system. Transition is a time of change with some new learning, but the MyTransition App has gathered tools to help youth to be organized and confident in this transition.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Virtual Hope Box: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124797
National Center for Telehealth & Technology. United States: , 2018.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/virtual-hope-box/id825099621
Material Type
Online
The Virtual Hope Box (VHB) is a smartphone application designed for use by patients and their behavioral health providers as an accessory to treatment. The VHB contains simple tools to help patients with coping, relaxation, distraction, and positive thinking. Patients and providers can work togethe…
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/virtual-hope-box/id825099621
Corporate Author
National Center for Telehealth & Technology
Place of Publication
United States
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mental Disorders-Coping
Affective Disorders
Abstract
The Virtual Hope Box (VHB) is a smartphone application designed for use by patients and their behavioral health providers as an accessory to treatment. The VHB contains simple tools to help patients with coping, relaxation, distraction, and positive thinking. Patients and providers can work together to personalize the VHB content on the patient's own smartphone according to the patient's specific needs
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Virtual Hope Box: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124798
National Center for Telehealth & Technology. United States: , 2018.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mil.dha.vhb&hl=en_US
Material Type
Online
The Virtual Hope Box (VHB) is a smartphone application designed for use by patients and their behavioral health providers as an accessory to treatment. The VHB contains simple tools to help patients with coping, relaxation, distraction, and positive thinking. Patients and providers can work togethe…
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mil.dha.vhb&hl=en_US
Corporate Author
National Center for Telehealth & Technology
Place of Publication
United States
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mental Disorders-Coping
Affective Disorders
Abstract
The Virtual Hope Box (VHB) is a smartphone application designed for use by patients and their behavioral health providers as an accessory to treatment. The VHB contains simple tools to help patients with coping, relaxation, distraction, and positive thinking. Patients and providers can work together to personalize the VHB content on the patient's own smartphone according to the patient's specific needs
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Caring for your colicky baby: Advice for parents & caregivers

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112373
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2012.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1299_Colic_2012.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1299
Advice sheet for parents on how to take care of your baby when he or she has colic. Includes tips on what you can do to help, when to see your family doctor, and when to bring your baby to the Emergency Deparment.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1299_Colic_2012.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Emergency Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Infants
Parenting
Abstract
Advice sheet for parents on how to take care of your baby when he or she has colic. Includes tips on what you can do to help, when to see your family doctor, and when to bring your baby to the Emergency Deparment.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1299
Images
URLs
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Toddler's first steps: A best chance guide to parenting to parenting your 6-to-36 month-old child

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124166
HealthLinkBC , 2022.
URL
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/pregnancy-parenting/toddlers-first-steps
Material Type
Website
Online
Toddler's First Steps provides trusted information on how to nurture the healthy development of your child. As your child grows, they will learn and change at an amazing speed. This resource provides guidance on how to support your child as they go through the many stages of toddlerhood and encount…
  1 url  
URL
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/pregnancy-parenting/toddlers-first-steps
Publisher
HealthLinkBC
Publication Date
2022
Subject
Pregnancy
Toddlers
Parenting
Child Health - Diet/Nutrition
Child Development
Childcare
Abstract
Toddler's First Steps provides trusted information on how to nurture the healthy development of your child. As your child grows, they will learn and change at an amazing speed. This resource provides guidance on how to support your child as they go through the many stages of toddlerhood and encounter new experiences such as the arrival of a new baby or entering child care. You will also find information on where to find additional resources to support you and your family.
Language
English
Chinese
French
Arabic
Farsi (Persian)
Punjabi
Spanish
Tagalog
Material Type
Website
Online
URLs
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Eating and drinking in labour

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122741
Anesthesiology Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EatDrinkLabour.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCW00032
When you are in labour it is important to know what to eat and drink.This handout lists foods that are easily digested, and clear fluids you might want to drink. It also lists foods to avoid. Check with your health care provider about eating or drinking as your labour progresses.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EatDrinkLabour.pdf
Corporate Author
Anesthesiology Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF; 1 p.
Subject
Pregnancy/Childbirth
Abstract
When you are in labour it is important to know what to eat and drink.This handout lists foods that are easily digested, and clear fluids you might want to drink. It also lists foods to avoid. Check with your health care provider about eating or drinking as your labour progresses.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCW00032
URLs
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Sex ed for self-advocates

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124172
Barnett, Jessica Penwell, Holmes, Laura Graham, McLaughlin, Katherine, Moyher, Robin, Strang, John, Zhou, Jiaqi, Davila, Joanne. Arlington, VA: Organization for Autism Research , 2022.
URL
https://researchautism.org/self-advocates/sex-ed-for-self-advocates/
Material Type
Website
Online
This guide is a sexuality and sex education resource written specifically for autistic people age 15 and up. Autistic people sometimes don't have the chance to learn about sexuality and sex in ways that work for them, so OAR created this guide as a starting point to change that.; In each of the nin…
  1 url  
URL
https://researchautism.org/self-advocates/sex-ed-for-self-advocates/
Author
Barnett, Jessica Penwell
Holmes, Laura Graham
McLaughlin, Katherine
Moyher, Robin
Strang, John
Zhou, Jiaqi
Davila, Joanne
Place of Publication
Arlington, VA
Publisher
Organization for Autism Research
Publication Date
2022
Subject
Sex Education
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)
Young Adults-Sexuality
Abstract
This guide is a sexuality and sex education resource written specifically for autistic people age 15 and up. Autistic people sometimes don't have the chance to learn about sexuality and sex in ways that work for them, so OAR created this guide as a starting point to change that.
In each of the nine sections of the guide, self-advocates will be able to read articles and watch brief videos before testing their knowledge about a given topic and practicing new skills.
Language
English
Material Type
Website
Online
URLs
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Healthy eating for diabetes during pregnancy

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110520
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW690_%20HlthyEatDiab%20Pregnancy.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW690
This pamphlet provides general guidelines for healthy eating for women with diabetes during pregnancy.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW690_%20HlthyEatDiab%20Pregnancy.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Pregnancy in Diabetes. Gestational Diabetes
Pregnancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Diabetes
Abstract
This pamphlet provides general guidelines for healthy eating for women with diabetes during pregnancy.
Notes
BCW690
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW690
Images
URLs
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Hope by CAMH: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124785
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). Canada: , 2023.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/hope-by-camh/id1527950198
Material Type
Online
This app will guide you through creating a personalized suicide safety plan that will help support you when you are feeling sad or hopeless, or experiencing thoughts of suicide. The plan is intended to be developed together with a healthcare professional, but can also be built on your own, or with …
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/hope-by-camh/id1527950198
Corporate Author
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Place of Publication
Canada
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mental Disorders-Coping
Suicide Prevention
Abstract
This app will guide you through creating a personalized suicide safety plan that will help support you when you are feeling sad or hopeless, or experiencing thoughts of suicide. The plan is intended to be developed together with a healthcare professional, but can also be built on your own, or with the help of someone else you trust. This app also contains information on suicide prevention and crisis and support resources.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Hope by CAMH: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124786
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). Canada: , 2023.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.camh.Hope&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
This app will guide you through creating a personalized suicide safety plan that will help support you when you are feeling sad or hopeless, or experiencing thoughts of suicide. The plan is intended to be developed together with a healthcare professional, but can also be built on your own, or with …
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.camh.Hope&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Corporate Author
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Place of Publication
Canada
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mental Disorders-Coping
Suicide Prevention
Abstract
This app will guide you through creating a personalized suicide safety plan that will help support you when you are feeling sad or hopeless, or experiencing thoughts of suicide. The plan is intended to be developed together with a healthcare professional, but can also be built on your own, or with the help of someone else you trust. This app also contains information on suicide prevention and crisis and support resources.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Mighty Moe: An anxiety workbook for children

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111402
Woloshyn, Lacey, Chamberlain, Andrea (ill.). [Vancouver, BC?]: Lacey Woloshyn , 2009.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/MightyMoe.pdf
Material Type
Book
Online
Call Number
JUNIOR CD 420 WOL 2009
This eBook is an anxiety workbook for children age 5-11. Best Practice Guidelines for managing anxiety in this workbook have been adapted to be fun, engaging, and child friendly.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/MightyMoe.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the above link to view
Author
Woloshyn, Lacey
Chamberlain, Andrea (ill.)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Lacey Woloshyn
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
1 PDF file: (eBook) 79 p.
URL: http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/MightyMoe.pdf
Subject
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Children-Mental Health
Children-Self Help
Children's Anxiety
Children's Anger
Children's Emotions
Anxiety
Abstract
This eBook is an anxiety workbook for children age 5-11. Best Practice Guidelines for managing anxiety in this workbook have been adapted to be fun, engaging, and child friendly.
Notes
The material in this manual is not intended to replace the advice of professional mental health experts.
Material Type
Book
Online
Call Number
JUNIOR CD 420 WOL 2009
URLs
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Live 5-2-1-0: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124787
Shazhan Amed. , 2021.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/live-5-2-1-0/id1463825801
Material Type
Online
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every …
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/live-5-2-1-0/id1463825801
Author
Shazhan Amed
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Children's Health-Diet/Nutrition
Children's Health-Fitness
Parenting
Abstract
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every day. Kids can set a goal, then choose fun daily challenges to work towards a reward!
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Live 5-2-1-0: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124788
Shazhan Amed. , 2021.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shazhanamed.live5210&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every …
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shazhanamed.live5210&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Author
Shazhan Amed
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Children's Health-Diet/Nutrition
Children's Health-Fitness
Parenting
Abstract
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every day. Kids can set a goal, then choose fun daily challenges to work towards a reward!
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Quick guide to finding mental health services in BC

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113582
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/PHSA404_QuickGuideToFindingMHServicesinBC_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/PHSA404_QuickGuideToFindingMHServicesinBC_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Mental Health
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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Seizure associated with fever - caring for your child: Advice for parents and families

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog106229
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2012.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1008_SeizureWithFever_2012.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1008
Explains what a seizure is, what you should and should not do when your child is having a seizure.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1008_SeizureWithFever_2012.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Emergency Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Seizure Disorders-Children
Fever
Abstract
Explains what a seizure is, what you should and should not do when your child is having a seizure.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1008
Images
URLs
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Tips to help your baby cope with surgery

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123265
Anesthetic Care Unit. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_SurgeryCopingTips_Infant.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
This handout is for parents and caregivers of infants having surgery at BC Children's Hospital. Learn what your infant may find stressful, and how you can prepare your infant for surgery.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_SurgeryCopingTips_Infant.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view.
Corporate Author
Anesthetic Care Unit
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
1 pdf file
Subject
Surgery
Coping with Pain
Abstract
This handout is for parents and caregivers of infants having surgery at BC Children's Hospital. Learn what your infant may find stressful, and how you can prepare your infant for surgery.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Images
URLs
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Tips to help your child cope with surgery - Toddler

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123266
Anesthetic Care Unit. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_SurgeryCopingTips_Toddler.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
This handout is for parents and caregivers of toddlers (age 1-2 years) having surgery at BC Children's Hospital. Learn what your toddler may find stressful, and how you can prepare your toddler for surgery.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_SurgeryCopingTips_Toddler.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view.
Corporate Author
Anesthetic Care Unit
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
1 pdf file
Subject
Surgery
Coping with Pain
Abstract
This handout is for parents and caregivers of toddlers (age 1-2 years) having surgery at BC Children's Hospital. Learn what your toddler may find stressful, and how you can prepare your toddler for surgery.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Images
URLs
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Tips to help your child cope with surgery - Preschooler

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123267
Anesthetic Care Unit. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_SurgeryCopingTips_Preschool.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
This handout is for parents and caregivers of preschool-aged children (age 3-5 years) having surgery at BC Children's Hospital. Learn what your child may find stressful, and how you can prepare your child for surgery.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_SurgeryCopingTips_Preschool.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view.
Corporate Author
Anesthetic Care Unit
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
1 pdf file
Subject
Surgery
Coping with Pain
Abstract
This handout is for parents and caregivers of preschool-aged children (age 3-5 years) having surgery at BC Children's Hospital. Learn what your child may find stressful, and how you can prepare your child for surgery.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Images
URLs
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