Well-Being BC was created for all schools, as part of a school-based mental health initiative to support social-emotional learning, mental health literacy, and trauma-informed approaches.
The Elementary Mental Health Literacy Resource is a classroom-ready resource designed to support multiple school environments, including in-person, online and hybrid instruction.
Powerpoint slides from the Parenting a Child with ADHD webinar. To see accompanying recording of this presentation, click here.
This webinar on Parenting a Child with ADHD and challenging behaviours focuses on understanding how ADHD can make behaviour more challenging, identifying some strategies to manage behaviour effectively, and some strategies reduce stress for caregivers.
A companion document to the webinar “School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges: Practical Strategies for Elementary School Professionals” including the theoretical foundation of school avoidance and framework towards successful school attendance.
With a diagnosis, family and friends may experience relief and a sense of hope – realizing that psychosis can be effectively managed.
When young folks have questions about gender or sexuality, they are often looking for support. This section of QMUNITY's website offers FAQs and resources for parents and caregivers.
Dr. Greene provides a new conceptual framework for understanding "explosive children" who are lacking some crucial skills and require a different approach to parenting.
This episode transcript from the Kelty Centre's Where You Are podcast, you will learn a greater understanding of why youth self-harm and what parents can do to support their child.
Here are some general FAQs on types of therapy, with answers. If you have specific questions about the therapy prescribed to you or your child, ask the therapist you are seeing.
A collection of resources to promote evidence-based approaches to youth substance-use education in BC schools.
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.