Webinar Recording: Setting Children & Youth up for a Successful Return to School in the Era of COVID-19
Going back to school is stressful for some children and youth – and this year, there may be even more anxiety and stress because of COVID-19. In this recording of our our webinar presentation, Dr. Rosalind Catchpole and Dr. Sarah Anderson from BC Children's Hospital go over practical tools and strategies you can use to set your family up for a successful return to school this year.
Stronger Together: Promoting Mental Wellness in Rural and Remote schools
This special Kelty Centre Where You Are podcast episode is for school professionals. We bring together the voices and ideas of educators in rural and remote schools to share their learnings on how to support student and staff mental health and well-being.
Taming worry dragons: a manual for children, parents, and other coaches
Explains what anxiety is, describes the different types of anxiety, includes information about coping strategies, provides tips for parents and other coaches, and includes information on medications. Geared for children from 8 to 12 years old.
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.
Coping: When Someone in your family has psychosis
A guide for family members to learn how to cope with a loved one experiencing episodes of psychosis.
BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS)
The BC Schizophrenia Society provides support and information on their website for families and friends of people with schizophrenia or psychosis, including online support forums.
Getting a Good Night's Sleep
Free downloadable sleep resource with top sleep hygiene tips for adolescents and young adults. Information on the link between sleep and mental health.
Sleep for Kids
Geared towards kids. Interactive games and challenges on sleep benefits, hygiene, barriers, nightmares and more.
CADDRA
Offers resources for medical professionals and researchers with an interest in the field of ADHD.
Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada
Provides information, resources, and videos for parents/caregivers on a variety of ADHD topics including advocacy, parenting, schooling and adult ADHD. Also has sections for children and health care professionals.
Children & Difficult Behaviour
Offers general information on children displaying difficult behaviours with tips for parents and caregivers on how to help their child.