Promoting Student Wellbeing: The ABC's of Substance Use Education
Bryn and guest co-host Cindy Andrew come together with Dave Mackenzie, School Counsellor and Art Steinmann, Youth Substance Use Health Promotion Specialist to talk about the ABCs of substance use education and schools.
No Shortage of Questions: Helping Kids Cope with Big Life Changes
In this minisode, we bring questions from BC families to a leading BC Children's Hospital child psychiatrist and family therapist on how to support kids through big life events and changes such as starting a new school, moving, etc. Listen for strategies that you can share with your child to help them cope with changes that come with big life events.
Confident Parents, Confident Kids
A site for parents to support their child's social and emotional development. The site offers a range of blog posts and resources related to social emotional development for parents, caregivers and families.
Mindfulness: Youth Voices
Features young people discussing their experiences practicing mindfulness, how it has benefited their lives and includes insights from a health professional and mindfulness teacher.
Loving-Kindness Meditation (4 min)
A loving-kindness meditation by Dr. Joanna McDermid from BC Children's Hospital.
Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN)
The Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN) is a centre of excellence and network of supports for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families across the province.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
A page on seasonal affective disorder (SAD): What it is & how to cope.
Compass
Through phone and web-based consultation, the Compass team supports community care providers with information, advice and resources they need to deliver appropriate and timely care to children and youth experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges.
Off-Label Medication Use in Children and Adolescents
This document provides parents and caregivers with a better understanding on off-label medication use and how it may be effective in treating a single condition or multiple conditions. Available in English and French.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Government resource providing information on autism assessment, funding programs, and resources for parents & service providers.
Tara Brach - Meditation Teacher , Guided Meditations & Online events
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HandsOn
This website provides help and practical advice for supporting children and young people's mental health and emotional well being. Includes sections on anxiety, sleep, school refusal, bereavement, and more.