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In this 'In the Know' session, hear from a young person with lived experience and a healthcare professional as they discuss what self-harm is, why youth self-injure, and other options for healthy coping strategies.
Powerpoint Slides for Part 1: Challenges with School Attendance. To watch the accompanying webinar recording, click here.
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Contains information about child and youth mental health services offered across BC, including mental health intake clinics.
In this book, the concepts, principles and practical advice offers parents and caregivers the ability to satisfy their children’s inborn need to find direction by turning towards a source of authority, contact and warmth.
ProtectKidsOnline.ca is here to help parents/guardians stay on top of the digital world their children are engaging in.
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.
Webinar recording from the 'Eating Disorders in Youth: A Webinar for Parents & Caregivers' webinar. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (July 2021).
Looking for treatment can be frustrating and confusing.The Help Finder Tool and System Navigation Videos can help you understand the mental health system and guide you through it.
A listing of specific resources, topics, and supports to help with childhood trauma.
This decision aid has been designed to help you decide whether to have your child take medicine.
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. You can find the slides used in the presentation here.
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.