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Mental health

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

A collection of articles, resources and videos about CF, mental health and building resilience. Read More

Depression, Anxiety and CF

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

Article from CFA on what the International mental health, depression and anxiety guidelines mean for for people living with CF. Includes a summary of the recommendations from guidelines for people with cystic fibrosis and parents who take care of children with CF to help understand the impact of CF on depression and anxiety. Read More

School and community education

Firefly Admin March 21, 2023

A comprehensive article that provides an overview of programs, and resources for children with CF, their parents and teachers and school. The article features links to programs, downloadable documents and videos. Read More

Comfort Kids | Toolkit for families

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

The Comfort Kids Toolkit for families provides links to written information and videos about how to help your child with medical tests and procedures including what to expect and relaxation techniques. Read More

Comfort kids | For kids

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

The Comfort Kids For Kids page includes links to resources websites to help children and their families prepare for hospital procedures and hospital stays. There are also a series of coping activities for children aged 7-11 years to assist with anxiety. Read More

Comfort kids | Health professionals

Paula Woodward March 21, 2023

Comfort Kids for health Professionals page provides Workshops, lists guidelines and provides further links to a variety of education resources, podcasts and training activities to support professional development and best practice in procedural pain management. Read More