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Helps children (4-9 years of age) develop social and emotional skills through relaxation, positive thinking and mindfulness in fun and age-appropriate ways.
The Family Toolkit was designed to assist families in caring for a family member with mental health or substance use challenges.
The Tech Solution is a to-the-point resource for parents and educators who want the best approach for raising kids in our digital world. It outlines all you need to know about the short-term and potential long-term consequences of tech use.
A step-by-step guide for overcoming selective eating, food aversion, and feeding disorders.
This book offers parents an effective, step-by-step guide to some of the most common struggles for kids aged 5–12. Written by mental health professionals with over 30 years’ experience, this book provides a framework to explore new ways of responding to your child that will help them calm down faster and boost their resilience to stress.
Children can behave in challenging ways at many different stages of life. From tantrums and angry outbursts, to disruptive behaviour and constant negotiations, managing difficult behaviour is often a part of parenting and caregiving. Where You Are hosts Bryn and Char speak with Jeremy, dad of 2, and Dr. Janet Mah about why challenging behaviours show up. They also share strategies to support your kids both before big behaviours occur and during moments when things are escalated. Learn how these approaches can help you to continue building a positive relationship with your child.
When it comes to substance use education, school professionals are an important resource. Schools can provide supportive environments that promote overall well-being and equip students with the confidence, knowledge and skills they need to make decisions about the substances they'll encounter as they grow. Bryn and guest co-host Cindy Andrew come together with Dave Mackenzie, a school counsellor and Art Steinmann, a Youth Substance Use Health Promotion Specialist, to talk about the ABCs of substance use education and schools. They share evidence-based approaches that help students build protective factors including autonomy, belonging and competence and describe how this can help prevent, delay and reduce substance-related harms.
Dr. Hasina's slides for the Protective Factors for Student Mental Health and Well-being: Learnings from the YDI and Kids & Covid Project presentation.
Zolpidem is commonly referred to as a “sleeping pill.” It is used for the relief of sleeping difficulties (insomnia) by children or adolescents.
Prazosin is for the treatment of nightmares associated with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), hypertension, and Raynaud’s phenomenon (temporary discoloration of fingers/toes in cold environments) in children and adolescents.
Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
The Confident Parents: Thriving Kids programs helps BC parents and caregivers support their children aged 3-12 to manage either anxiety or behaviour challenges, through phone-based coaching.
Allows you to search for resources in your area that can support you through whatever's going on in your life. Examples of resources are Counselling and Mental health, Sexual health and Housing help.
Crisis intervention trained phone operators assist those in crisis 24hrs a day. KUU-US provides crisis services to all Aboriginal people across BC.
Webinar recording for school professionals from the 'Selective Mutism & Reluctant Speakers: Practical Strategies' webinar. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (May 17, 2021).
Cambridge Health Alliance & Harvard Medical School Grand Rounds recording of Dr. Dzung Vo and Dr. Joanna McDermid from the BC Children's Hospital's Centre for Mindfulness.
Webinar recording for parents & caregivers from the ADHD Goes to School webinar. To see accompanying presentation slides, click here (Mar. 03, 2021).
Resources to help parents and caregivers support the behavioural or emotion needs of their child/loved one.
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.
Some children with neurodevelopmental disorders engage in self-injurious behaviour (SIB), which can be difficult to understand and treat. This unique 6-part series is meant to promote education around severe SIB, create a supportive SIB community, and advocate for better health outcomes.
Through real stories, expertise, and practical tips, this podcast helps families promote their mental health and wellness, navigating important topics to meet you where you are in your journey.
Call 911 or go to your local hospital’s emergency room if you or anyone else’s safety is at risk and immediate help is needed.
If you or someone you know is thinking about ending their own life, or needs someone to talk to about suicidal thoughts or ideas:
For mental health or substance use crisis support:
For commonly asked questions about supports and services in BC, explore our Ask Kelty Mental Health tool.