What should I do if my youth is not willing to seek help?
these are some words you want to keep it to around 180 characters in total. it's not that hard as you shouldn't be too wordy here.
BC Children's Hospital
Selective Mutism & Reluctant Speakers- Practical Strategies for School Professionals: Powerpoint Slides
Powerpoint slides from the 'Selective Mutism & Reluctant Speakers: Practical Strategies for School Professionals' webinar. To see the accompanying webinar recording, click here.
BC Psychological Association
The BC Psychological Association offers free access to a listing of Registered Psychologists in your area. You can search by location, area of concern and therapy method.
Mental Health Commission of Canada
Summit Speaker Support Materials
Speaker support isn’t a straightforward process, so for a more detailed and in-depth look at best practices we suggest you refer to the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) Headstrong Toolkit for Training Speakers.
BC Children's Hospital
Part 2 What can Families expect Along the Way? Supporting Children & Youth with Mental Health Challenges
This video describes what families can expect when they meet with a health professional about their child’s mental health for the first time, and how to prepare themselves and their child for that first meeting.
BC Children's Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre
Protective Factors for Student Mental Health and Well-being: Learnings from the YDI and Kids & Covid Project
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.
University of British Columbia
Learning for Life
A resource for educators teaching grades 4-7 that promotes healthy lifestyle behaviours and builds digital health literacy skills.
Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
Talking Pot with Youth: A Cannabis Communication Guide for Youth Allies
This guide is intended to educate youth allies on how to have safe, unbiased, informed and non-judgmental conversations with young people about cannabis.
American Academy of Pediatrics
ADHD: What Every Parent Needs to Know
This guide offers parents balanced, reassuring information to help them understand and manage ADHD. Topics include evaluation and diagnosis, coexisting conditions and behavior therapy.
BC Children's Hospital
Helping children and teens cope with social isolation
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.
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Parents’ Guide to SOGI in Schools
The Parents’ Guide to SOGI in Schools was created to address some of the most common questions being asked about SOGI-inclusive education. Available in English, Cree and Wolastoqey.
BC Children's Hospital, VSB, VCH
Part 1: Challenges with School Attendance- Introduction for Parents & Caregivers: Webinar Recording
This Part 1 webinar recording for parents & caregivers provides a foundation for successful school attendance and enhanced family wellbeing. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Nov. 16, 2020).
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