INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES

WEBSITES

Anxiety Canada - Anxiety Canada

• Numerous resources and information regarding a diverse array of anxiety-associated disorders and issues for all ages.

Anxiety in Kids - Child Mind Institute

• A website that provides information about different types of anxiety for kids and parents.

Tips for Parents and Caregivers - Anxiety & Depression Association of America

• Tips for parents and caregivers for helping children manage their anxiety disorder.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder - Mental Health Literacy

• Information about General Anxiety Disorder causes, treatments, and resources for coping and treatment.

Coping Skills for Kids - Encourage Play

• Website with practical ways to help kids cope with stress, anxiety, and anger. 

Stress in Children and Teens - Government of Alberta

• Foundational information about stress in children and teenagers.

WEBINARS

Supporting Children with Anxiety Symptoms - Edmonton Zone Primary Care Network

• Free course offering three hours of virtual guidance for parents to help their children cope with anxiety.

Community Education Service -Alberta Health Services, Calgary Zone

• Website with a variety of webinars and videos on mental health topics impacting families.

VIDEOS

Breaking the Cycle of Anxiety - Alberta Health Services

• Video with ways to break the cycle of anxiety.

You Are Not Your Thoughts - About Kids Health

• Video that explains some of the things that youth can try when they feel overwhelmed by their thoughts. 

Fight Flight Freeze - Anxiety Explained for Kids - Anxiety Canada

• Video that teaches kids how anxiety is a normal biological response – called “Fight, Flight, Freeze” – that can get triggered inappropriately in the modern world.

INFORMATION HANDOUTS

What to Do (and Not to Do) When Children are Anxious - Child Mind Institute

• Video with ways to break the cycle of anxiety.

Anxiety: Helping Handout for School and Home - National Association of School Psychologists

• Article with information about supporting children with anxiety at home and at school. It also provides resources for parents and teachers. 

EDUCATIONAL MODULES

Bounce Back CMHA - Canadian Mental Health Association

• A free program from the Canadian Mental Health Association designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry.

BOOKS

Taming Worry Dragons - Kelty Mental Health

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy-based manuals and workbooks that parents and other coaches can use to help children and teens struggling with worries. Prices range from $10 to $25 CAD.

The Worry Box - Suzanne Chiew

• Children's book about Murray Bear dealing with worry.