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Mikaela Hudson, Dalai Lama Center | August 25, 2021

Soothe Back-to-School Stress with Breathr

Back to school doesn’t have to mean back to stress! The Dalai Lama Center have teamed up with Breathr, a mindfulness app for youth...

BC Children's Hospital Communications | July 14, 2021

New social situations: Helping your children navigate BC’s restart plan

With summer officially upon us and B.C. easing its pandemic restrictions, many families are turning their attention to social...

Adrienne Gornall, The Dalai Lama Center | June 22, 2021

Mindfulness, Self-Compassion & Connection: Introducing Breathr

The (free!) Breathr App has recently been revamped and relaunched!

BC Children’s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre | May 17, 2021

Putting your Child’s Feelings First

Social and emotional health is a crucial part of your child’s development, and parents and caregivers have everything it takes to make...

Denise Gassner, Sleep Advocate | March 16, 2021

Promoting Healthy Sleep When It's Needed Most

One year into a global pandemic and physical, emotional, and mental health has become top of mind for many families. Our daily lives...

Diana Dickinson, RD | March 3, 2021

The Importance of Family Meals

* originally posted March 11 2019 (revised 2021) Having regular family mealtimes is an important way to support the mental health and...

Dr. Jennifer Russel & Françoise Mathieu | January 15, 2021

Psychological PPE during COVID-19

In this blog post for health professionals, Dr. Jen Russel and Francois Mathieu offer helpful tips for staying well during COVID-19. ...

Dr. Ashley Miller, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, BC Children's Hospital | November 26, 2020

Making the Most of the Holidays

Many parents and caregivers are wondering what to do about the holidays this year. Nobody wants to disappoint their kids, especially in...

BC Children's Hospital Communications Team | August 20, 2020

Curbing the impacts of social isolation on children

Social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic may be having a significant impact on some children and teens in the province.

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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.