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Joanna McDermid, MD, FRCPC Associate Director, BC Children’s Hospital Centre for Mindfulness | May 19, 2022

Mindfulness, Parenting, and Caregiving: New Resources

Family life can be super stressful at times, there’s no doubt about it. Mindfulness can be a powerful remedy to parenting stress and...

Boyee Lin, BSc and Clara Westwell-Roper, MD, PhD for the Provincial OCD Program ACE-OCD study team* | May 16, 2022

Hot off the press: the heated debate about OCD and inflammation

Sharing the recent progress and new study happening at BC Children’s Hospital about the role of inflammation and the immune system in...

BC Children’s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre | May 1, 2022

Recognizing National Child and Youth Mental Health Day

May 7th is National Child and Youth Mental Health Day. Founded by FamilySmart in 2007, this  day is about building caring connections...

Lorrie Chow, Registered Dietitian, BC Children’s Mental Health Metabolic Program | March 1, 2022

Nutrition Month 2022

This years’ nutrition month topic, Ingredients for a Healthier Tomorrow, brings together nutrition elements that include healthy...

Dr. Ashley Miller & Dr. Susan Baer, BC Children's Hospital | February 23, 2022

This Pink Shirt Day, Let’s Lift Each Other Up

Parents, caregivers and educators can play an important role in intervening if bullying is suspected or in the prevention of bullying in...

Kelty Team | February 1, 2022

We're Raising Awareness for Provincial Eating Disorders Awareness Week

The Provincial Eating Disorders Awareness (PEDAW) campaign, led by Jessie’s Legacy, is launched every year from February 1st – 7th with...

Dr. Randall Gillis, Psychologist, Provincial ADHD Clinic at BC Children’s Hospital | October 29, 2021

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): 10 Common Questions

October is ADHD AWARENESS MONTH and the Provincial ADHD Clinic at BC Children’s Hospital is here to answer 10 common questions about...

Dr. Dean Elbe, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, BC Children's Hospital Healthy Minds Centre | October 18, 2021

BC Children's 'Drug Cocktails' website completes major content updates

Do you know about the website Drug Cocktails? Read about it's latest development here!

Kelty Centre, in collaboration with Drs. Catchpole, DiGiacomo & Anderson | September 1, 2021

6 Tips for a Successful Return to In-Person School in 2021 

Many families are understandably feeling anxious about the return to school in 2021. For parents and caregivers who are sending their...

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If you, your child, or someone you care about is having a mental health or substance use crisis:

  • Call 911 or go to your local hospital’s emergency room if you are in need of immediate help
  • Call 1-800- SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) anytime if you are concerned about someone who may be considering suicide

These are a few examples of situations when you should seek immediate help:

  • The child or youth is thinking about or trying to end their life
  • The child or youth is experiencing sensations that aren’t real and/or beliefs that can’t possibly be true
  • The child or youth is unable to care for themselves, and it’s putting them at risk of serious harm
  • The child or youth is experiencing an alcohol or drug overdose
  • The child or youth is taking a dangerous combination of substances (like medications and alcohol)

For non-urgent support options, explore our Ask Kelty Mental Health tool. You’ll find answers to common questions families have about accessing mental health supports and services in BC for their child or youth.