Handwashing during a pandemic: when is it normal and when could it be OCD?
Noticing your child’s handwashing compulsion Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, handwashing has been an important measure to stop the spread of...
Children’s Health Coalition agree schools must be prioritized for kids’ overall health
TORONTO, December 30, 2021 – As leaders in children’s health, we agree schools must be prioritized as essential during this 5th wave and we...
17-year-old says “it feels great” to be back at school after struggling with anxiety
Like many kids, 17-year-old Daniel McNally is glad to be back at school. His time away from the classroom was...
How to respond to heightened emotions when talking about the COVID-19 vaccine
By Diana Tikasz, Resilience Integration Specialist at Hamilton Health Sciences Opinions about the COVID-19 vaccine have become polarized, in part...
A conversation goes a long way to help fight cancer
Scott Rogers’ journey with Leukemia began late 2015. He was 32 years old and a father of three young kids....
The other side of COVID-19: Mental health challenges prevalent in youth
Pandemic safety measures have had a negative impact on some aspects of children’s and teens’ health. Follow our series to...