When we look at the mental health and well-being of children and youth, protective factors can help buffer against negative life experiences and support student wellbeing. When it comes to supporting protective factors, schools play an important role.
Professional Learning Powerpoint: This session focused on using the data from the Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI) and putting data into action.
In this webinar, we discuss the role of youth and children who have a sibling living with mental health challenges. Siblings play an important role in the family dynamic. It is common to get questions on how we can best support them and respond to questions that they ask.
This online sleep diary can help your child track their sleeping habits for up to 2 weeks. You can also download the My Sleep Diary PDF.
Multi-language resource
Children and youth grieve differently than adults but there are things you can do to help. Check out these resources for other ways to support your child through grief and loss.
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Webinar recording for school professionals from the 'Selective Mutism & Reluctant Speakers: Practical Strategies' webinar. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (May 17, 2021).
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.
The MHCC Headstrong Summit Planning toolkit will help you design, coordinate, and implement a regional summit.
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.
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.