Worry or fear, when it occurs occasionally is to be expected due to life's ups and downs. When worry and fear occur more frequently, do not go away or worsen over time, they can begin to interfere with every day tasks (e.g., work, school and social activities). For more information and resources on Anxiety, click here.

According to the World Health Organization, depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Characterized by extreme sadness/despair that is experienced more days than not, interferes with everyday life, causes physical symptoms (e.g., fatigue, sleep disruptions, and weight gain/loss), causes an inability to concentrate and more. For additional information and resources on Depression, click here.

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common developmental disorder of childhood. Symptoms of ADHD include an inability to maintain attention/focus, an increase in movement or activity that is not appropriate given the setting a child is in, and impulsivity. These symptoms are often observed in childhood and can extend into adulthood as the demands of life increase and strategies that have been used in the past become less effective. An individual's experience with symptoms of ADHD can have emotional, social and occupational impacts. For additional information and resources on ADHD, click here.