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RESOURCES FOR PARENTS:
MENTAL HEALTH: ANXIETY & OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER

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For more information, see our Health Topics section on Anxiety and OCD.

Manitoban Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba Speaker/Workshop
Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba English

The Public Education Coordinator offers information sessions to service providers, community agencies, schools and the general public.

 

Manitoban Anxious Moments: Breaking the Routine: Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Video/DVD
Les Productions Rivard Inc. English

Available at:
AFM William Potoroka Memorial Library (VTR/BF 575/.A6/B7/2002) (borrow)  (Toll-free: 1-866-805-8885)

This video describes what it is like to live with obsessive-compulsive disorder and describes treatment techniques available to people who have OCD.

 

Manitoban Anxious Moments: Coming Out of Hiding: Overcoming S.A.D. Video/DVD
Les Productions Rivard Inc. English

Available at:
AFM William Potoroka Memorial Library (VTR/BF 575/.A6/C6/2002) (borrow)  (Toll-free: 1-866-805-8885)

This video describes what it is like to live with social anxiety disorder (S.A.D.) It describes the symptoms of S.A.D., some of the barriers that people feel when trying to seek help, and treatment techniques available to people who have S.A.D.

 

Manitoban Anxious Moments: Facing the Monster: Overcoming Specific Phobia Video/DVD
Les Productions Rivard Inc. English

Available at:
AFM William Potoroka Memorial Library (VTR/BF 575/.A6/F3/2002) (borrow)  (Toll-free: 1-866-805-8885)

This video describes what it is like to live with phobias. It describes what people experience when they have specific phobias, some of the barriers that people feel when trying to seek help, and treatment techniques available.

 

Manitoban Anxious Moments: Out From Under the Cloud: Overcoming Generalized Anxiety Disorder Video/DVD
Les Productions Rivard Inc. English

Available at:
AFM William Potoroka Memorial Library (VTR/BF 575/.A6/O8/2002) (borrow)  (Toll-free: 1-866-805-8885)

This video describes what it is like to live with anxiety. It describes what people experience when they have an anxiety disorder, some of the barriers that people feel when trying to seek help, and treatment techniques available to people.

 

Manitoban Anxious Moments: Taking it in Stride: Overcoming Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Video/DVD
Les Productions Rivard Inc. English

Available at:
AFM William Potoroka Memorial Library (VTR/RM 575/.A6/T3/2002) (borrow)  (Toll-free: 1-866-805-8885)

This video describes what it is like to live with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It describes what people experience when they have PTSD, some of the barriers that people feel when trying to seek help, and treatment techniques available.

 

Manitoban Anxious Moments: Working Through the Fear: Overcoming Panic Disorder Video/DVD
Les Productions Rivard Inc. English

Available at:
AFM William Potoroka Memorial Library (VTR/BF 575/.A6/W6/2002) (borrow)  (Toll-free: 1-866-805-8885)

This video describes what it is like to live with panic disorder. It describes what people experience when they have a panic disorder, some of the barriers that people feel when trying to seek help, and treatment techniques available.

 

Manitoban Breaking the Routine: Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Video/DVD
Les Productions Rivard Inc. English

Available at:
CMHA Mental Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (borrow) (Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918)
Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba
AFM William Potoroka Memorial Library (borrow) (Toll-free: 1-866-805-8885)

This video is part of a 6 video series called "Anxious Moments".

 

Canadian Anxiety Disorders Association of Canada Website
Anxiety Disorders Association of Canada English/French

Facts, statistics, and resources on anxiety disorders.

 

Canadian Anxiety Disorders Toolkit PDF/Direct print accessKit
BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information English

A manual specially tailored for those with anxiety problems or a diagnosed anxiety disorder. A comprehensive and helpful resource that also features quizzes.

 

Canadian Children and Their Fears PDF/Direct print accessInformation sheet
Canadian Mental Health Association English

Information on children and their fears.

 

Canadian Helping Anxious Children PDF/Direct print accessGuide/Manual/Workbook
Anxiety Disorders Association of BC English

Information about anxiety in children.

 

Canadian Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Video/DVD
Medical Audio Visual Communications Inc. English

Available at:
CMHA Mental Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (borrow) (Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918)

This video discusses that OCD is a true psychiatric condition, details the symptoms, diagnosis, medications and how to get help.

 

Canadian Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Causes, Complications, and Cures in Young People PDF/Direct print accessGuide/Manual/Workbook
Anxiety Disorders Association of BC English

Information about OCD in children.

 

Canadian OCD: The War Inside Video/DVD
National Film Board of Canada English

Available at:
National Film Board of Canada

CMHA Mental Health Education Resource Center of Manitoba (borrow)  (Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918)

OCD: The War Inside documents the personal stories of several individuals who fight to survive a war inside their minds. Their stories reveal a deeper aspect to the disorder, which goes beyond the constant hand washing, door locking and other repetitive acts typically associated with OCD.

 

Canadian Panic Disorder in Young People PDF/Direct print accessGuide/Manual/Workbook
Anxiety Disorders Association of BC English

Information about panic disorders in children.

 

Canadian Tips for Helping Your Anxious Child PDF/Direct print accessGuide/Manual/Workbook
Anxiety Disorders Association of BC English

Tips for helping parents with anxious child.

 

International Freeing Your Child From Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Book
By Tamar E. Chansky English

Available at:
CMHA Mental Health Education Resource Center of Manitoba (borrow) (Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918)
Local or online bookstore

This book helps you understand the causes of OCD and help your child break free of the disruptive, relentless thoughts, actions, and bizarre symptoms that characterize the disorder.

 

International Healthy Place.com Anxiety Community Website
healthyplace.com English

Comprehensive information on anxiety and panic.

 

International Helping Your Anxious Child : A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents Guide/Manual/Workbook
By Cobham Spence and Rapee Wignal English

Available at:
CMHA Mental Health Education Resource Center of Manitoba (borrow) (Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918)
Local or online bookstore

This guide tackles the why, how, and what now of anxiety disorders. Written in everyday language, it describes in detail strategies and techniques parents can combine into a comprehensive self-help program for managing a child's worry while building confidence and self-control.

 

International How to Cope with Panic Attacks PDF/Direct print accessInformation sheet
Mind (National Association of Mental Health) English

Information about how to cope with panic attacks.

 

International How to Stop Worrying PDF/Direct print accessInformation sheet
Mind (National Association of Mental Health) English

Information about worrying and how to help stop it.

 

International Keys to Parenting Your Anxious Child Guide/Manual/Workbook
By Katharina Manassis English

Available at:
CMHA Mental Health Education Resource Center of Manitoba (borrow) (Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918)
Winnipeg Public Library (borrow)
Local or online bookstore

This book aims to help parents develop skills to help their children cope with anxiety.

 

International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Children and Adolescents: A Guide Book
By Hugh Johnston English

Available at:
CMHA Mental Health Education Resource Center of Manitoba (borrow) (Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918)
Local or online bookstore

A booklet that deals specifically with the occurrence of OCD in young children and teens. The causes of OCD are addressed as well as treatments for childhood OCD.


 

International Your Anxious Child: how parents and teachers can relieve anxiety in children. Book
By John Dacey and Lisa Fiore English

Available at:
CMHA Mental Health Education Resource Center of Manitoba (borrow) (Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918)
Winnipeg Public Library (borrow)
Local or online bookstores

This book gives effective tools to help your child become a creative problem solver.

 

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