Self-harm is when someone intentionally hurts themselves to cope with difficult emotions. It's a way some teens express or manage intense feelings, not necessarily a desire to end their life. It’s natural to feel shocked, confused, guilty or angry when you find out that your child is self-harming.
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A website of support for those caring for a youth with an eating disorder. If you are a parent or caregiver of a child or adolescent (between the ages of 9 and 18 years) who may be suffering from an eating disorder or eating difficulties, you have come to the right place.
This website PROVIDES educational videos on the following topics:
This guide is designed to help parents, guardians, and caregivers of children under 12 know how to speak with them when a suicide occurs in their family or community.
This resource helps children (4-9 years of age) develop social and emotional skills through relaxation, positive thinking and mindfulness in fun and age-appropriate ways.
Read about social and emotional development (SED) in the early years, including what it is, how you can support your child’s SED, and how these skills will benefit them for life.
This association provides education and support for people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) as well as their family members and friends. They also increase awareness to throughout BC and to promote research about BPD.
An handbook for children and their families with a new diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Children can learn what autism is, explore how they feel about the diagnosis and better understand what it means to them.
TicHelper is an online, self-guided therapy program for families of children with chronic tic disorder and Tourette disorder. The 8-week program involves education about tics, skill-based lessons and daily practice.
This hub has evidence-informed strategies for self-managing bipolar disorder including tools, videos and resources.
Leave Out Violence (LOVE) Society BC has been delivering award winning youth-driven media arts-based violence prevention and intervention programming to youth who face multiple barriers.
This down-to-earth, nonjudgmental guide is packed with widely tested, easy-to-use techniques that work for all children — with and without disabilities.
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.