Resources
- Kinark
http://www.kinarck.on.ca
Services and supports in child and youth mental health, autism, mental health/youth justice
Peterborough Youth Services:
http://www.pysonline.ca/
Counselling and support to youth aged 10-18 and their families. Individual, family and group counselling
Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre:
http://www.kawarthasexualassaultcentre.com
Supports for those affected by sexual violence – offering individual and group counselling, workshops, peer support, public education & professional training
Peterborough Public Health
http://www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca
Peterborough Public Health serves residents throughout the City and County of Peterborough and offers a wide range of programs and services ranging from healthy eating workshops, poverty reduction initiatives, and oral health clinics to controlling infectious disease outbreaks, water safety and sexual health clinic services.
Peterborough Family Health Team
http://www.peterboroughfht.com
Peterborough Family Health Team is one of the first Family Health Teams in Ontario. Provide a team-based approach to patient care and support the family doctors working within the Family Health Organizations (FHO).
WEBSITES / APPS / BOOKS
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The listed resources are intended to support patients and families in making informed decisions about their health and well-being, not to replace the relationship that exists between a patient/website user and their health professional. Inclusion of any resource in this website does not constitute an official endorsement of a product or service by Dr. Lokanathan.
KIDS’ HEALTH
About Kids Health
http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca
From the Hospital for Sick Children
Mind Masters
http://www.cheo.on.ca/en/MindMasters
Helps children develop social and emotional skills through mindfulness
SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Sex and U:
http://www.sexandu.ca
Real life approach to questions around sex and sexuality
Menopause and U:
http://www.menopauseandu.ca
The facts on menopause from Canada’s experts
PAP testing & HPV:
http://www.paptestinfo.ca
http://www.hpvinfo.ca
http://cdc.gov/hpv
REHAB
Orthoinfo
https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/recovery/
APPS
Headspace
Learn essentials of meditation & mindfulness
Calm
App for meditation & sleep
AUTHOR / BOOK SUGGESTIONS
Brene Brown:
http://www.brenebrown.com
Researcher and author on vulnerability, shame & empathy
“I believe that vulnerability – the willingness to be ‘all in’ even when you know it can mean falling and hurting – is brave.”
Books: Daring Greatly, Rising Strong
Alyson Schafer:
http://www.alysonschafer.com
Family counsellor, author and parenting expert who promotes firm but friendly “democratic parenting” style
Books: Honey I Wrecked the Kids, Breaking the Good Mom Myth, Ain’t Misbehavin’
Jon Kabat Zinn:
http://www.mindfulnesscds.com
Bringing mindfulness into mainstream of medicine and society – founded University of Massachusetts Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Clinic
Books: Full Catastrophe Living, Wherever You Go, There You Are, Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting
Chris Germer:
http://www.chrisgermer.com
Clinical psychologist, author, teacher of mindfulness and compassion in psychotherapy and everyday life
Books: The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion
Dr. Gabor Mate:
http://www.drgabormate.com
Physician and author with expertise in addictions, stress, childhood development and ADHD
Books: Scattered Minds, When the Body Says No, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts
