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Starting a conversation about mental health with your child can feel overwhelming, but it's one of the most important things you can do. Check out these resources to help you get the conversation started.
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Peer support groups for children (ages 8-12) who play a caring role for a sibling with a chronic health conditions and/or disabilities. Groups are free and online on a monthly basis.
Webinar recording for parents & caregivers from the 'Parenting a Child with ADHD' webinar. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Feb. 24, 2021).
Comfort, Play and Teach includes activities to support your child's development.
Powerpoint slides from the 'Eating Disorders in Youth: A Webinar for Parents & Caregivers' presentation. To see accompanying webinar recording, click here.
Includes advice, guidance and valuable information for parents of children with Tourette or tics. Also has sections for educators.
Webinar recording for Part 2: Trailblazing Indigenous Pathways Through Social & Emotional Wellness. To see the accompanying webinar recording, click here (May 19, 2022).
The Chef Fromage Cookbook is an interactive healthy eating resource that includes lessons on food and safety skills, nutrition, and a variety of recipes and activities to facilitate for youth.
A webinar for parents, caregivers and families about understanding how depression shows up in teens and ways of journeying with them through it.
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.