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 (PDF)
  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 (PDF)
  Provided by the General Practice Services Commissions.
• Patient & Family Guide to Second-Generation Antipsychotics (PDF)
  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.