All Resources
App or Online Tool
Rolling with ADHD for Parents & Caregivers
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.
Walking Alongside Youth (WAY) with Depression: An online learning resource for parents and caregivers
WAY Depression is an online learning resource developed for BC parents, families and care providers to help build their capacity to support children and youth experiencing mild to moderate depression.
Walking Alongside Youth (WAY) with Anxiety: A course for foster care providers and out-of-care/kinship care providers
WAY Anxiety is an online course and collection of resources designed for Indigenous youth and families to provide practical, culturally safe ways of caring for youth with mild to moderate anxiety.
Books
Overcoming Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors: A comprehensive behavioral treatment for hair pulling and skin picking
With time, practice, and solid skills for managing stress, anxiety, urges, and other triggers, this book will help you break free from body focused repetitive behaviors and feel more in control of your life.
Understanding Tourette Syndrome: A guide to symptoms, management and treatment
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Start here: A parent's guide to helping children and teens through mental health challenges
This book helps break down the stigma of mental health illness and walk parents and caregivers through the warning signs, risk factors, prevention strategies, and the process of diagnosis and treatment for mental health challenges.
Kelty's Webinars
Webinar Recording: Language Matters! Introducing a New Resource for Families on Mental Health and Substance Use
In this webinar, we introduce Language Matters! Understanding Mental Health and Substance Use: A Resource for Families and School Communities
Understanding and Addressing Youth Vaping in School Communities: A Webinar and Panel Discussion
Vaping in schools is an increasing concern as it may affect both individual health and the school climate.
Empowering Caregivers with Strategies to Support Children with Symptoms of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
This webinar aims to empower caregivers in supporting children who have symptoms of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). We will discuss what ARFID is and review when eating patterns may fit with ARFID (and the difference between ARFID and other eating disorders).
Medication Sheets
Antidepressant Monitoring Form
A form used to monitor response and side effects with antidepressant medications.
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are antidepressant, anti-anxiety and anti-OCD medications.
PDFs
Depression and Autism: A youth-to-youth guide to coping and getting help
This tip sheet was designed by and for autistic youth, with the support of family carers and clinicians, to help autistic youth talk about their experiences and to help them get the support that they need. It educates others about autism and mental health.
Language Matters! Understanding Mental Health and Substance Use: A Resource for Families and School Communities
This resource is designed to help parents, guardians and caregivers of school-age children and youth learn more about common language and concepts on mental health and substance use.
Podcasts and Audio
Support Service
Family Connections Program
Family Connections is a free, evidence-based 24-hour group program for people who are in a relationship with someone who has emotion dysregulation or related problems.
Generation Health Program
A free 10 week program designed for families in B.C. with children aged 8-12 years old. The program supports healthy family behaviours in areas such as healthy eating, physical activity, screen time and sleep.
Nobody's Perfect Parenting Program
Nobody’s Perfect is a facilitated parenting program for parents of children from birth to age five. The program is designed to meet the needs of parents who are young, single, or socially or geographically isolated, and is offered in communities by facilitators.
Videos
Parenting Challenging Behaviours in Children: Webinar
Dr. Janet Mah shares parenting strategies and resources to help you manage your child's behavioural challenges.
Week 8 - Understanding OCD: When to Seek Help for Your Child
OCD can look different for everyone. Check out these resources to help recognize some signs of OCD.
Week 7 - Talking About Self-Harm: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
It can be overwhelming to discover your child is self-harming, but your support and understanding can make a huge difference.
Websites
About Borderline Personality Disorder
Sashbear works across Canada to educate families, communities, service providers and researchers of the important role and burden borne by families of those with emotion dysregulation. Together, we are making waves for mental health.
Centre for Healthy Screen Use
The aim of the Canadian Paediatric Society’s Centre for Healthy Screen Use is to support health professionals, policymakers, and families in helping children and youth navigate digital environments.
Neurodiversity and Mental Health
The videos and resources here were created in collaboration with B.C. experts and families with lived experience. They aim to increase awareness about neurodiversity and mental health by exploring the different ways in which children and youth who are neurodivergent can experience mental health challenges.
