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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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The birds and the bees: Curriculum

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124173
Curtiss, Sarah. Newark, DE: University of Delaware , 2015.
URL
https://asdsexed.org/category/curriculum/my-curriculum-free/
Material Type
Website
Online
This website is designed to provide information to parents, professionals, and self-advocates on how to teach human sexuality to individuals with special needs with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders. It also links to additional resources.
  1 url  
URL
https://asdsexed.org/category/curriculum/my-curriculum-free/
Author
Curtiss, Sarah
Place of Publication
Newark, DE
Publisher
University of Delaware
Publication Date
2015
Subject
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)
Sex Education
Sexuality
Abstract
This website is designed to provide information to parents, professionals, and self-advocates on how to teach human sexuality to individuals with special needs with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders. It also links to additional resources.
Language
English
Material Type
Website
Online
URLs
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Birthing balls: Using exercise balls for labour and after your baby is born

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111026
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW721_BirthingBalls.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW721
Pamphlet describing how to use a birthing ball safely during pregnancy. It also provides information on how to use the birthing ball after the baby is born - for both you and your baby, and how to keep the ball in good repair.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW721_BirthingBalls.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Prenatal Care-Fitness
Exercise Warm-Up. Stretching
Postnatal Care
Abstract
Pamphlet describing how to use a birthing ball safely during pregnancy. It also provides information on how to use the birthing ball after the baby is born - for both you and your baby, and how to keep the ball in good repair.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW721
Images
URLs
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Body+: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124804
Ggtude Ltd. , 2022.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.samuramu.gg.bi&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
The app focuses on positive body, body acceptance, distress, preoccupations with one?s appearance or perceived flaws. Features include: 15 free levels to learn and improve, 1 free daily training level, 500+ challenges including topics such as body-focused self-esteem, importance of appearance, sham…
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.samuramu.gg.bi&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Corporate Author
Ggtude Ltd
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
Cognitive Therapy
Abstract
The app focuses on positive body, body acceptance, distress, preoccupations with one?s appearance or perceived flaws. Features include: 15 free levels to learn and improve, 1 free daily training level, 500+ challenges including topics such as body-focused self-esteem, importance of appearance, shame, fear of being judged, the need to look perfect and more.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Body+: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124803
Ggtude Ltd. , 2022.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/body/id1240093612
Material Type
Online
The app focuses on positive body, body acceptance, distress, preoccupations with one?s appearance or perceived flaws. Features include: 15 free levels to learn and improve, 1 free daily training level, 500+ challenges including topics such as body-focused self-esteem, importance of appearance, sham…
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/body/id1240093612
Corporate Author
Ggtude Ltd
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
Cognitive Therapy
Abstract
The app focuses on positive body, body acceptance, distress, preoccupations with one?s appearance or perceived flaws. Features include: 15 free levels to learn and improve, 1 free daily training level, 500+ challenges including topics such as body-focused self-esteem, importance of appearance, shame, fear of being judged, the need to look perfect and more.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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BolusCalc: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124777
BC Children's Hospital. Vancouver, BC: , 2023.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=appinventor.ai_dlmetzger58.BolusCalc&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
This app is designed for simple calculations of insulin doses in the Canadian home and school setting. There are 5 screens available: The Simple Insulin Bolus screen calculates an insulin dose for people on multiple daily injections (MDI) based on carb ratio, correction/sensitivity factor (ISF), ta…
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=appinventor.ai_dlmetzger58.BolusCalc&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Corporate Author
BC Children's Hospital
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus - Children
Diabetes Mellitus - Young Adults
Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus. Type 1 Diabetes
Insulin
Abstract
This app is designed for simple calculations of insulin doses in the Canadian home and school setting. There are 5 screens available: The Simple Insulin Bolus screen calculates an insulin dose for people on multiple daily injections (MDI) based on carb ratio, correction/sensitivity factor (ISF), target BG, carbs to be consumed, and current BG.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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BolusCalc: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124776
BC Children's Hospital. Vancouver, BC: , 2023.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/boluscalc/id1521364754
Material Type
Online
This app is designed for simple calculations of insulin doses in the Canadian home and school setting. There are 5 screens available: The Simple Insulin Bolus screen calculates an insulin dose for people on multiple daily injections (MDI) based on carb ratio, correction/sensitivity factor (ISF), ta…
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/boluscalc/id1521364754
Corporate Author
BC Children's Hospital
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus - Children
Diabetes Mellitus - Young Adults
Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus. Type 1 Diabetes
Insulin
Abstract
This app is designed for simple calculations of insulin doses in the Canadian home and school setting. There are 5 screens available: The Simple Insulin Bolus screen calculates an insulin dose for people on multiple daily injections (MDI) based on carb ratio, correction/sensitivity factor (ISF), target BG, carbs to be consumed, and current BG.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Breath Ball Breathing Exercise: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124789
Michael Holl. , 2023.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breath-ball-breathing-exercise/id1230172997
Material Type
Online
Breath Ball helps you to overcome high stress situations, to meditate, and to relax. It comes with four breathing exercises:; - The cardiac coherence breathing exercise is used to enter a meditative trance for deep relaxation; - Prof. Dr. Loew's slow paced breathing technique is used to calm down a…
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breath-ball-breathing-exercise/id1230172997
Author
Michael Holl
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Abstract
Breath Ball helps you to overcome high stress situations, to meditate, and to relax. It comes with four breathing exercises:
- The cardiac coherence breathing exercise is used to enter a meditative trance for deep relaxation
- Prof. Dr. Loew's slow paced breathing technique is used to calm down and overcome high stress situations.
- Dr. Andrew Weil's 4:7:8 breathing technique is used to fall asleep.
- The COPD foundation's recommended breathing technique can help to catch a breath.
Language
English, German
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Breathe2Relax: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124811
National Center for Telehealth & Technology. United States: , 2018.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mil.dha.breathe2relax&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool which provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and instructions and practice exercises to help users learn the stress management skill called diaphragmatic breathing.Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease the…
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mil.dha.breathe2relax&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Corporate Author
National Center for Telehealth & Technology
Place of Publication
United States
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Stress Reduction Techniques
Abstract
Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool which provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and instructions and practice exercises to help users learn the stress management skill called diaphragmatic breathing.Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease the body?s ?fight-or-flight? (stress) response, and help with mood stabilization, anger control, and anxiety management.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Breathe2Relax: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124810
National Center for Telehealth & Technology. United States: , 2018.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe2relax/id425720246
Material Type
Online
Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool which provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and instructions and practice exercises to help users learn the stress management skill called diaphragmatic breathing.Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease the…
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe2relax/id425720246
Corporate Author
National Center for Telehealth & Technology
Place of Publication
United States
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Stress Reduction Techniques
Abstract
Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool which provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and instructions and practice exercises to help users learn the stress management skill called diaphragmatic breathing.Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease the body?s ?fight-or-flight? (stress) response, and help with mood stabilization, anger control, and anxiety management.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124820
Sesame Street. , 2022.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.sesameworkshop.ResilienceThinkBreathDo&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
This is a resource app for you to share with your child to help teach skills such as problem solving, self-control, planning, and task persistence. Tap and touch to help the monster friend take deep breaths, think of plans, and try them out!
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.sesameworkshop.ResilienceThinkBreathDo&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Corporate Author
Sesame Street
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Children's Emotions
Parenting Toddlers
Abstract
This is a resource app for you to share with your child to help teach skills such as problem solving, self-control, planning, and task persistence. Tap and touch to help the monster friend take deep breaths, think of plans, and try them out!
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124819
Sesame Street. , 2022.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/breathe-think-do-with-sesame/id721853597
Material Type
Online
This is a resource app for you to share with your child to help teach skills such as problem solving, self-control, planning, and task persistence. Tap and touch to help the monster friend take deep breaths, think of plans, and try them out!
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/breathe-think-do-with-sesame/id721853597
Corporate Author
Sesame Street
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Children's Emotions
Parenting Toddlers
Abstract
This is a resource app for you to share with your child to help teach skills such as problem solving, self-control, planning, and task persistence. Tap and touch to help the monster friend take deep breaths, think of plans, and try them out!
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Breathr: Mindful Moments: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124784
PHSA, Centre for Mindfulness. Vancouver, BC: , 2023.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.phsa.breathrapp&hl=en_US
Material Type
Online
Breathr offers a variety of mindfulness practices and guided meditations that can be used anywhere, anytime, such as body scans, guided breathing, walking meditation, and self-compassion practices. The app was developed by the BC Children's Centre for Mindfulness and BC Children's Kelty Mental Heal…
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.phsa.breathrapp&hl=en_US
Corporate Author
PHSA
Centre for Mindfulness
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Abstract
Breathr offers a variety of mindfulness practices and guided meditations that can be used anywhere, anytime, such as body scans, guided breathing, walking meditation, and self-compassion practices. The app was developed by the BC Children's Centre for Mindfulness and BC Children's Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Breathr: Mindful Moments: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124783
PHSA, Centre for Mindfulness. Vancouver, BC: , 2023.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/breathr-mindful-moments/id1213963384
Material Type
Online
Breathr offers a variety of mindfulness practices and guided meditations that can be used anywhere, anytime, such as body scans, guided breathing, walking meditation, and self-compassion practices. The app was developed by the BC Children's Centre for Mindfulness and BC Children's Kelty Mental Heal…
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/breathr-mindful-moments/id1213963384
Corporate Author
PHSA
Centre for Mindfulness
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Abstract
Breathr offers a variety of mindfulness practices and guided meditations that can be used anywhere, anytime, such as body scans, guided breathing, walking meditation, and self-compassion practices. The app was developed by the BC Children's Centre for Mindfulness and BC Children's Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Calm Harm: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124809
Stem4. , 2023.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.org.stem4.calmharm&hl=en_US
Material Type
Online
Calm Harm provides some immediate techniques to help break the cycle of self-harm behaviours and explore underlying trigger factors; build a safety net of helpful thoughts, behaviours and access to supportive people; and provides the opportunity to journal and self-reflect. It also provides signpos…
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.org.stem4.calmharm&hl=en_US
Corporate Author
Stem4
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Self Injurious Behaviour (Cutting)
Abstract
Calm Harm provides some immediate techniques to help break the cycle of self-harm behaviours and explore underlying trigger factors; build a safety net of helpful thoughts, behaviours and access to supportive people; and provides the opportunity to journal and self-reflect. It also provides signposts to help.
Price: $0.99
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Calm Harm: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124808
Stem4. , 2023.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/calm-harm/id961611581
Material Type
Online
Calm Harm provides some immediate techniques to help break the cycle of self-harm behaviours and explore underlying trigger factors; build a safety net of helpful thoughts, behaviours and access to supportive people; and provides the opportunity to journal and self-reflect. It also provides signpos…
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/calm-harm/id961611581
Corporate Author
Stem4
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Self Injurious Behaviour (Cutting)
Abstract
Calm Harm provides some immediate techniques to help break the cycle of self-harm behaviours and explore underlying trigger factors; build a safety net of helpful thoughts, behaviours and access to supportive people; and provides the opportunity to journal and self-reflect. It also provides signposts to help.
Price: $0.99
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Cortical visual impairment in young children

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog107581
Visual Impairment Team. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1519_CorticalVisualImpairment.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1519
Information to assist parents and caregivers of a child with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI).
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1519_CorticalVisualImpairment.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link above to view or print.
Corporate Author
Visual Impairment Team
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF file, 3 p.
Subject
Vision/Vision Disorders. Visual Impairments
Visual Impairment
Abstract
Information to assist parents and caregivers of a child with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI).
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1519
Images
URLs
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Daylio Journal Daily Diary: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124818
Relaxio s.r.o. , 2023.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.daylio&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
Daylio is a self-care bullet journal with goals, a mood diary, and happiness tracker. The app enables you to keep a private journal without having to type a single line.
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.daylio&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Corporate Author
Relaxio s.r.o.
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Manic-Depression. Bipolar Disorder
Affective Disorders
Abstract
Daylio is a self-care bullet journal with goals, a mood diary, and happiness tracker. The app enables you to keep a private journal without having to type a single line.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Daylio Journal Daily Diary: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124817
Relaxio s.r.o. , 2023.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/daylio-journal-daily-diary/id1194023242
Material Type
Online
Daylio is a self-care bullet journal with goals, a mood diary, and happiness tracker. The app enables you to keep a private journal without having to type a single line.
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/daylio-journal-daily-diary/id1194023242
Corporate Author
Relaxio s.r.o.
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Manic-Depression. Bipolar Disorder
Affective Disorders
Abstract
Daylio is a self-care bullet journal with goals, a mood diary, and happiness tracker. The app enables you to keep a private journal without having to type a single line.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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eMoods Bipolar Mood Tracker: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124816
Yottaram LLC. , 2023.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=my.tracker&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
eMoods is a free mood tracker app that lets you:; - Easily chart your daily highs and lows, sleep, medications, and other symptoms related to common mood disorders like Bipolar/Manic Depressive illness, Depression, and Anxiety.; - Email a printable PDF report at the end of each month to your doctor…
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=my.tracker&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Corporate Author
Yottaram LLC
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Manic-Depression. Bipolar Disorder
Affective Disorders
Abstract
eMoods is a free mood tracker app that lets you:
- Easily chart your daily highs and lows, sleep, medications, and other symptoms related to common mood disorders like Bipolar/Manic Depressive illness, Depression, and Anxiety.
- Email a printable PDF report at the end of each month to your doctor or therapist to help you identify triggers or other events that could lead to an episode or relapse.
- View in-app graphs and printable charts to track trends and visualize your symptoms and triggers in between appointments.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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