This guide offers parents balanced, reassuring information to help them understand and manage ADHD. Topics include evaluation and diagnosis, coexisting conditions and behavior therapy.
This webpage provides resources to help children and youth understand what will be happening to them during their visit to the hospital and during different procedures.This includes resources for children with anxiety, autism, and other mental health challenges.
A source of information for families wanting to understand and affirm their transgender, gender-expansive, or nonbinary child.
This Part 2(b) webinar recording for parents & caregivers discusses how to develop a roadmap for successful school attendance based on your youth’s unique situation and needs. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Nov. 23, 2020)
The Balancing Our Minds Inspiring Action Toolkit supports youth wanting to make changes for improved mental health and well-being in their schools and communities.
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A companion document to the webinar “School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges: Practical Strategies for High School Professionals”.
Learn how to talk to kids and teens about substance use and support them in making safe choices.
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A hub for those working with bereaved children, young people and their families, hosted by the UK National Children's Bureau. Includes general information, as well as, suggested books and DVDs.
This guide explores facts and misunderstandings about cannabis and helps parents find ways to engage their children in conversations about cannabis.
Through real stories, expertise, and practical tips, this podcast helps families promote their mental health and wellness, navigating important topics to meet you where you are in your journey.
Call 911 or go to your local hospital’s emergency room if you or anyone else’s safety is at risk and immediate help is needed.
If you or someone you know is thinking about ending their own life, or needs someone to talk to about suicidal thoughts or ideas:
For mental health or substance use crisis support:
For commonly asked questions about supports and services in BC, explore our Ask Kelty Mental Health tool.