Youth with Sickle Cell Disease
Youth with Sickle Cell Disease
Youth with Sickle Cell Disease
Leverage these tools to maintain your wellness as a developing and vibrant young person managing life with sickle cell disease, we comprehend the struggle balancing theis disease and all life's opportunities. So, we aim to simplify this for you.
Leverage these tools to maintain your wellness as a developing and vibrant young person managing life with sickle cell disease, we comprehend the struggle balancing theis disease and all life's opportunities. So, we aim to simplify this for you.
Youth Living with Sickle Cell Disease
Youth must also be educated on the importance of optimal disease management activities inclusive of taking prescribed medications, drinking fluids, avoiding extreme changes in temperature, eating a well-balanced diet, and engaging in behaviors that help prevent infections (e.g. hand washing, avoiding children who are sick). It is also important to note that individuals with sickle cell disease are not cut out for strenuous, physical work- as such, emphasis must be placed on excelling academically. For school-related resources on sickle cell disease click the button below.
Youth Living with Sickle Cell Disease
Youth must also be educated on the importance of optimal disease management activities inclusive of taking prescribed medications, drinking fluids, avoiding extreme changes in temperature, eating a well-balanced diet, and engaging in behaviors that help prevent infections (e.g. hand washing, avoiding children who are sick). It is also important to note that individuals with sickle cell disease are not cut out for strenuous, physical work- as such, emphasis must be placed on excelling academically. For school-related resources on sickle cell disease click the button below.
Youth Living with Sickle Cell Disease
Youth must also be educated on the importance of optimal disease management activities inclusive of taking prescribed medications, drinking fluids, avoiding extreme changes in temperature, eating a well-balanced diet, and engaging in behaviors that help prevent infections (e.g. hand washing, avoiding children who are sick). It is also important to note that individuals with sickle cell disease are not cut out for strenuous, physical work- as such, emphasis must be placed on excelling academically. For school-related resources on sickle cell disease click the button below.
Mental Health for Youth with Sickle Cell Disease
Where family members/caregivers are not sure if psychological help is necessary, a professional assessment should be sought, to make sure the youth is not in danger of mental illness and to ensure improved quality of life, it is important that family members/caregivers nurture their youth by providing assurance, guidance, and evidence-informed support.
Mental Health for Youth with Sickle Cell Disease
Where family members/caregivers are not sure if psychological help is necessary, a professional assessment should be sought, to make sure the youth is not in danger of mental illness and to ensure improved quality of life, it is important that family members/caregivers nurture their youth by providing assurance, guidance, and evidence-informed support.
Mental Health for Youth with Sickle Cell Disease
Where family members/caregivers are not sure if psychological help is necessary, a professional assessment should be sought, to make sure the youth is not in danger of mental illness and to ensure improved quality of life, it is important that family members/caregivers nurture their youth by providing assurance, guidance, and evidence-informed support.
Education
Youth must also be educated on the importance of optimal disease management activities inclusive of taking prescribed medications, drinking fluids, avoiding extreme changes in temperature, eating a well-balanced diet, and engaging in behaviors that help prevent infections (e.g. hand washing, avoiding children who are sick). It is also important to note that individuals with sickle cell disease are not cut out for strenuous, physical work- as such, emphasis must be placed on excelling academically. Click the button below for school-related resources on sickle cell disease.
Education
Youth must also be educated on the importance of optimal disease management activities inclusive of taking prescribed medications, drinking fluids, avoiding extreme changes in temperature, eating a well-balanced diet, and engaging in behaviors that help prevent infections (e.g. hand washing, avoiding children who are sick). It is also important to note that individuals with sickle cell disease are not cut out for strenuous, physical work- as such, emphasis must be placed on excelling academically. Click the button below for school-related resources on sickle cell disease.
Education
Youth must also be educated on the importance of optimal disease management activities inclusive of taking prescribed medications, drinking fluids, avoiding extreme changes in temperature, eating a well-balanced diet, and engaging in behaviors that help prevent infections (e.g. hand washing, avoiding children who are sick). It is also important to note that individuals with sickle cell disease are not cut out for strenuous, physical work- as such, emphasis must be placed on excelling academically. Click the button below for school-related resources on sickle cell disease.
Videos
Videos
We urge family members/caregivers to watch the videos below with their youth. For suggestions on other ways/ resources to support youths, email: communication@sicklecellanemia.ca
We urge family members/caregivers to watch the videos below with their youth. For suggestions on other ways/ resources to support youths, email: communication@sicklecellanemia.ca
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Address: 235-415 Oakdale Rd. North York, ON M3N 1W7
Phone: GTA: 416-745-4267
Email: info@sicklecellanemia.ca
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Quick Links
Location
Address: 235-415 Oakdale Rd. North York, ON M3N 1W7
Phone: 416-745-4267
Email: info@sicklecellanemia.ca
© SCAGO - All Rights Reserved -Disclaimer - Charitable Registration #: 83332 0872 RR 0001
Quick Links
Location
Address: 235-415 Oakdale Rd.
North York, ON M3N 1W7
Phone: 416-745-4267
Email: info@sicklecellanemia.ca
© SCAGO - All Rights Reserved -Disclaimer - Charitable Registration #: 83332 0872 RR 0001