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General Health Literacy Tools

Ask Me 3
A patient education program designed to improve communication between patients and health care providers, encourage patients to become active members of their health care team, and promote improved health outcomes.

Plain Language
Plain Language definitions, tips and tools.

Teach-Back Toolkit
Will help health care providers learn to use teach-back to support patients and families throughout the care continuum, especially during transitions between health care settings.

Mental Health Literacy Tools

Eating Disorders Meal Support Video Provides strategies to help parents and families provide structure and support to youth with eating disorders before, during and after meals.

Families, Together: Supporting the Mental Well-being of Children and Youth Video
Features four families from different cultural backgrounds sharing their experiences supporting a child or youth with a mental health challenge.

Healthy Living Toolkit for Health Care Professionals
Contains information, resources, and tools to help children and youth with mental health challenges develop healthy living habits.

Health Literacy Tips for Patient Education Materials
Provided by the General Practice Services Commissions.

Patient & Family Guide to Second-Generation Antipsychotics
Contains information about how to help your child live well while taking second-generation antipsychotic medications, as well as tips for managing some of the metabolic side effects associated with these medications.

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