This gently told story is for children who have witnessed any kind of violence, accidents, homicide, suicide, or natural disasters. An afterword offers parents and caregivers suggestions for helping traumatized children.
BCMHSUS provides specialized treatment for people across BC with severe mental health and substance use/addiction issues.
The Balancing Our Minds (BOM) Toolkit is a series of videos that aims to support and inspire youth wanting to make changes for improved mental health and well-being in their schools and communities. You can find the slides used in the presentation here.
This guide is intended to educate youth allies on how to have safe, unbiased, informed and non-judgmental conversations with young people about cannabis.
The Gift of Being Different, a short documentary, follows Grant Bruno as he navigates the world of autism with his child. Through the film we learn his community views autism as a gift.
Keeping kids inside and away from others isn’t easy. In this blog post, BC Children’s Hospital's Dr. Ashley Miller provides some tips and strategies for how families can navigate through these challenging times.
Learn more about information and strategies to cope with emotion dysregulation and explore the critical role which parents and caregivers play in creating the environment for positive change.
This Part 2(a) webinar recording for parents & caregivers discusses how to develop a roadmap for successful school attendance based on your child’s unique situation and needs. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Nov. 19, 2020).
The Tech Solution is a resource for parents and educators who want to explore their approach for raising kids in a digital world. It outlines things to know about the short-term and potential long-term consequences of tech use.
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Webinar recording for high school professionals from the 'School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges' webinar. To see accompanying powerpoint slides, click here (Jan. 25, 2021),
A nonprofit organization that provides treatment, support, education, and hope of recovery for people living with a mood disorder, including depression and bipolar disorder.
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.