McCreary Centre Society
Offers fact sheets, survey data, and reports related to the health of BC youth. Includes the BC Adolescent Health Survey, with provincial results on youth mental health.
S4E6 - No shortage of questions: Talking with your child about scary news and world events
In the last few years, we have had no shortage of disturbing news and big, scary world events, be it pandemics, social injustices, wars, climate change issues like wildfires, floods, and more.
In this minisode, Bryn and Char bring questions from BC parents and caregivers to Dr. Ashley Miller, child psychiatrist and family therapist. They dig into questions including: How can I talk to my child about disturbing news and scary events without inciting worry or fear? How much information should I share when I talk with my kids about scary news, how honest should I be? Are there skills I can teach my child to help manage the stress or worry they might feel when they hear or talk about scary news? And much more!
Sip Smart! BC
Teach children in Grades 4-6 about sugary drinks and making healthy drinks choices. It includes a Booklet for Families as well as a Teacher Resource Guide for classrooms.
Sibling’s Guide to Psychosis
Facts about psychosis to help a family member understand the condition. Also includes advice to help support their siblings, and how to cope with their own feelings.
Part 1: Challenges with School Attendance- Introduction for Parents and Caregivers: Powerpoint Slides
Powerpoint Slides for Part 1: Challenges with School Attendance. To watch the accompanying webinar recording, click here.
Talking About Mental Illness with Children
Talking about mental illness with your child helps alleviate worries about behaviour they might not understand.
School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges- Practical Strategies for High School Professionals: Powerpoint Slides
Powerpoint slides from the 'School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges' webinar for high school professionals. To see accompanying webinar recording, click here.
When Your Brother or Sister has Schizophrenia
The BC Schizophrenia Society's guide for siblings of those living with schizophrenia.
Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event
In the wake of a traumatic event, a parents' comfort, support and reassurance can make children feel safe, help them manage their fears, guide them through their grief, and help them recover in a healthy way. This guide offers simple tips on what to expect, what to do and what to look out for.
Finding Calm - Forest Visualization
This video guides you through a forest visualization exercise. It can help you to slow your breathing and ground your thoughts, calming you when you feel overwhelmed or stressed.
Depression: Kelty's Recommended Resources
In this collection developed by the Kelty Centre, you will find a list of recommended resources for parents/caregivers to learn more about depression including websites, online tools, guides, books and provincial support services.
How to talk to kids about Substance Use
This resource provides advice on how you can begin and continue having conversations about drug use with your kid, teenager, or even your adult children.