Behaviour rehearsal
Behaviour rehearsal helps you to prepare for an event that you think will be stressful, before it even happens. Since most young people know ahead… Read More
Becoming aware of your thoughts
Helpful thoughts lead to good feelings such as joy, hope, excitement and determination. These thoughts can help you feel less stress and tension. Here are… Read More
Complications of JIA
Sometimes, young people with JIA can go for months or even years without their disease bothering them, but then it comes back. This is called… Read More
Coping strategies for fatigue
Stress, anxiety and depression can all lead to feelings of fatigue. It is important to find ways to actively manage your stress. Not only are… Read More
Coping strategies for pain
Discover some coping strategies you can use during a JIA flare-up. These strategies can help reduce pain by changing the way your pain signals are being… Read More
Coping with a JIA diagnosis
You may feel a range of emotions after being diagnosed with JIA. Discover some strategies to help you cope with JIA. • It is common… Read More
Coping with symptoms, stress, flare-ups and setbacks
There are a number of ways you can learn to cope with stress related to JIA. Several of these have been covered in previous sections.… Read More
Biologic agents and JIA
Biologic agents are a new group of highly effective drugs for JIA. They target key steps in the immune system that cause inflammation in the… Read More
Blood tests and JIA
Blood tests are used to help diagnose and monitor JIA. They can help your doctor determine the type of JIA you have. Blood tests are… Read More
Basic yoga poses
These are basic yoga poses that you can try to help relieve JIA symptoms. These poses will teach you how to relax as well as… Read More
Arthritis associations
This page provides information about leading arthritis organizations in Canada. There are many arthritis organizations in Canada that can help you and your teenager get… Read More