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Peer support groups – pay what you can. Accessibility, affordability, creating a sense of community, and knowing that you are not alone. 25 different groups. https://www.paywhatyoucanpeersupport.com
Looking for support for your mental health or substance use/addiction? Navigating the complex and sometimes confusing healthcare system can be challenging. We can help https://www.accessmha.ca
Ottawa Addictions Access and Referral Services www.saato.ca
“Taking Charge of Adult ADHD” by Russell A. Barkley Info re: ADHD symptoms, treatment options, and compensatory strategies for attentional and executive challenges.
“Mastering Your ADHD. A Cognitive Behavioural Approach” by Safran et al
New service available in Orléans in collaboration with the Orléans-Cumberland Community Resources Centre that allows babies to be weighed on an accurate scale. Ottawa Public Health is increasing in-person breastfeeding support by certified lactation consultants (IBCLC), now 3 days a week, by appointment. Appointments are booked through the Baby Help Line 613-580-2424, ext. 23774.
International Breast Feeding Centre with Dr.Jack Newman, Information Sheets for common breastfeeding questions and concerns: https://ibconline.ca/information-sheets/
For patients with sensitive skin, eczema, dermatitis or rosacea – list of products with little chance of causing skin reactions www.producteliminationdiet.com
Diabetes
** NEW ** Lifestyle Prescription to reverse Type 2 Diabetes. Our Canadian, physician-led program guides you to safe and sustainable changes, allowing you to take control of your health. https://lifestylerx.io
“Life in the Fasting Lane” and “The Obesity Code” by Dr. Jason Fung
Disability Resources
** NEW ** The Access 2 Card program helps to ensure that entertainment, cultural and recreational opportunities are more available and accessible to all. For people of all ages and types of permanent disabilities who require the assistance of a support person: https://access2card.ca
Services for patients struggling with disordered eating. We welcome all bodies and are weight inclusive and proudly 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly. Our services are all virtual and available for people aged 17+, free of charge or covered by OHIP.www.bodybrave.ca
Connecting with resources and information for every stage of the eating disorder journey www.keltyeatingdisorders.ca
Website of support for those caring for a youth with an eating disorder and parents canped.ca
** NEW ** an evidence-based 24-hour group program for people who are in a relationship with someone who has emotion dysregulation or related problems. It is provided free of charge to participants. https://sashbear.org/family-connections/
AbilitiCBT is suitable for anyone age 16 or older. AbilitiCBT programs include anxiety, depression, anxiety related to a pandemic, pain management and insomnia. https://myicbt.com
Online self-help peer support forum that any Ontario patient can access for free. Anonymous peer support for depression, anxiety, etc & access to self-help resources and tools. The forum is moderated by a trained therapist. www.bigwhitewall.com
Better Help online therapy – Making professional counseling accessible, affordable, convenient – so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere. www.betterhelp.com
“Life in the Fasting Lane” and “The Obesity Code” by Dr. Jason Fung
Solving Healthcare podcast about Intermittent Fasting: https://www.resourceoptimizationnetwork.com/solvinghealthcare Feb 11th: Benefits of Intermittent fasting with Megan Ramos Apr 30th: Jason Fung: Fasting Physiology, Why It Can Transform Healthcare, Impact on Immunity & More Aug 18th: Dr. Ken Berry: Reversing Diabetes in Over 400 Patients… Aug 8th: COVID-19: ICU Doc Loses 30 lbs to Reduce His Risk, with Dr. Tom
Low FODMAP Diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, information & www.monashfodmap.com
Obesity
Dr. Sasha High’s You Tube video series – Internal Medicine specialist and Director of the High Metabolic Clinic in Mississauga has a series of videos to help with managing weight: www.youtube.com/channel/UCpmaqcMhARxnGZogRkvyRmQ/videos
Goal Setting
Emotional Eating
Reframing the work “restriction”
How to stop good:bad thinking
Simplifying the right diet for weight loss
How to lose weight without restriction and deprivation
The right way to lose weight
Individualized coaching from Registered Dietitians, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to explore your “why” and help you overcome barriers, and appropriate use of anti-obesity medicationshttps://www.highmetabolicclinic.com
Food self-monitoring apps: my fitness pal, baritastic, carb manager, lose it, Ate
Parents’ Lifelines of Eastern Ontario: Child and Youth Mental Health www.pleo.on.ca
Pregnancy and prenatal care
**NEW** University of Ottawa recruiting healthy pregnant individuals to participate in a study re: exercise and weight gain in pregnancy http://www.adamolab.com
**NEW** evidence-based text messaging program that sends you information timed to your stage of pregnancy to help you achieve healthy pregnancy and birth https://www.smartmomcanada.ca
**NEW**www.omama.com useful app and website for pregnancy and postpartum information
** NEW **1call1click.ca A simple way for children, youth and families to access the right mental health and addiction care, at the right time.
Mightier- Online anxiety program for children, teaching calming skills through play, developed by Harvard & Boston Children’s Hospital www.mightier.com
Can download the writable version of the workbook “Dealing with Depression – Antidepressant Skills for Teens” at the link below: https://psychhealthandsafety.org/dwd/
