If you are concerned about your child or a child you care for, the BC Children's Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre has resources to support you. In this section of the site, you will find information on key topics that parents and caregivers often have questions about. This includes some first steps you can take if you are concerned about your child, how to navigate through the different options for treatment and support in BC, information on different medications for mental health challenges and how to connect with a parent peer support worker at the Kelty Centre. Whether it's information, tools, or a listening ear you are looking for, the Kelty Centre is here to help.
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Anxiety
ADHD
Somatization
Substance Use & Youth
Featured Resources
EASE at Home
It can be hard for adults to know what to say or do to ease a child’s worries, especially during times of change and uncertainty. To help support learning across environments, several fun and practical EASE (Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators) lessons have been adapted for use by parents and caregivers to help children manage worries and anxiety at home.
What to Say to Kids When Nothing Seems to Work: A Practical Guide for Parents and Caregivers
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.
Rolling with ADHD
An eight module series that covers practical tools and strategies for caregivers of children with ADHD. This series has been adapted from the long standing program at BC Children’s, and includes what research show really works for kids and families living with ADHD.
Re-Release: When Parenting Gets Tough: How to Support Your Kids When They Are Struggling
In this episode from the Kelty Centre's Where You Are podcast, Mary, mother of 3, and Dr. Ashley Miller discuss specific strategies you can start using right away to support your child.
Connecting Mind and Body: What parents need to know about somatization
In this episode from the Kelty Centre's Where You Are podcast, join Lena, a parent of a child who has been affected by somatization and Dr. Andrea Chapman (Psychiatrist, BC Children’s Hospital) as they offer families tips and resources for navigating this journey and working towards recovery.