Taking a moment to slow your breathing can help to manage anxiety and calm feelings of stress. This guided breathing video helps you to observe and slow your breath.
This organization provides family programs and parent groups throughout BC.
This episode transcript from the Kelty Centre's Where You Are podcast, Mary, mother of 3, and Dr. Ashley Miller discuss specific strategies you can start using right away to support your child.
The “Stop Wondering, Start Knowing” resource was created in 2014 and updated in 2018. It was originally created in response to requests for youth speakers on mental health topics in schools.
Over the last ten years, our Kelty Health Promotion and Schools Team has evolved our approach to stay in line with best available evidence. Research shows that there are many components to supporting school mental health. Taking a holistic, whole school community approach that considers policies, environment and social factors in addition to mental health literacy, social emotional learning, staff and student well-being needs can make a big impact.
In line with this approach, the school video resource will be decommissioned on July 31, 2025 and in its place, we encourage school staff to access resources and information on Mental Health Literacy Resources and Curriculum for the Classroom | Kelty Mental Health and to learn more about Our Approach to Supporting Schools | Kelty Mental Health
Please feel free to contact us at schoolmentalhealth@cw.bc.ca with any questions, or for support with choosing mental health promotion programs.
An eight module series that covers practical tools and strategies for educators of children with ADHD. This series has been adapted from the long standing program at BC Children’s, and includes what research show really works for kids and school communities living with ADHD.
A site for parents to support their child's social and emotional development. The site offers a range of blog posts and resources related to social emotional development for parents, caregivers and families.
This resource is designed to support elementary educators (K-8) in this role by offering a repository of high-quality everyday mental health practices that can be easily incorporated into classroom routines.
A step-by-step plan that will support you to embed good practices at home when parenting a child with a global developmental delay, intellectual disability or autism.
WellAhead is an initiative that aims to improve child and youth mental health by integrating social and emotional wellbeing into K-12 education.
An "In the Know" video brought to you by FamilySmart on supporting the mental health of our trans and gender diverse children and youth.
Handout developed in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health on mental health and mental health literacy .
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.