Families and their children talk about their experiences with somatic symptoms, including their confusion in the beginning, coming to an understanding of their symptoms, and their work in getting better.
Dr. Hasina Samji discusses mental health and well being in BC from recent findings from the Youth Development Instrument (YDI) and the Kids and COVID project – with a focus on protective factors and recommendations for improving mental health and well-being.
A worksheet to work through problem solving with children.
The guide is meant to help facilitate conversations, build common understandings, and support practice by defining and discussing key mental health and substance use terms and topics.
ERASE is all about building safe and caring school communities. This includes empowering students, parents, educators and the community to get help with challenges, report concerns to schools, and learn about complex issues facing students.
Learn more about information and strategies to cope with emotion dysregulation and explore the critical role which parents and caregivers play in creating the environment for positive change.
A step-by-step guide for overcoming selective eating, food aversion, and feeding disorders.
The Elementary Mental Health Literacy Resource is a classroom-ready resource designed to support multiple school environments, including in-person, online and hybrid instruction.
Find tips to help children get the most out of their sport experience, including a Sport Parent's Guide.
This webinar on the ADHD Caregiver Journey and Resources reviews some trusted ADHD resources, including the multidisciplinary ADHD team at B.C. Children’s Hospital, B.C. Children’s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre, Rolling with ADHD, Compass BC consultation support for health care providers, Child and Youth Mental Health Teams, local parent programs, Foundry, Family Smart, CADDAC, and current research opportunities in the field of ADHD.
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Mindshift CBT is a free app designed to empower individuals in managing anxiety through evidence-based CBT strategies. Whether you are dealing with stress, social anxiety or panic, the app offers tools and resources tailored to your needs.
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.
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