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.
A resource for educators teaching grades 4-7 that promotes healthy lifestyle behaviours and builds digital health literacy skills.
The guide is meant to help facilitate conversations, build common understandings, and support practice by defining and discussing key mental health and substance use terms and topics.
In this resource, find information about how you can support your child as they explore their sexual orientation, as well as how to respond if your child comes out to you.
A delightful, rhyming story that introduces kids ages 3-6 to the neuroscience of early childhood social and emotional learning (SEL) in a captivating, interactive way.
SEL BC is a network of educators, researchers, and community organizations committed to the promotion of social-emotional learning, social responsibility, and collaborative learning within school and community settings across the Lower Mainland of BC.
Transcript for Season 6 Episode 2 Where You Are Podcast
A handout that shares information regarding social and emotional learning and it's relationship to mental health. Developed in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health.
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Webinar recordings from ADHD Parent Education Day, hosted alongside the BCCH ADHD Clinic. Topics include the basics of ADHD, evidence based treatment options, self-regulation tools, tips on parenting a child with ADHD, and how to help a child with ADHD at school (November 2025).
Powerpoint slides from the ADHD Treatment in Children and Youth webinar. To see accompanying recording of this presentation, click here.
The BC Schizophrenia Society provides support and information on their website for families and friends of people with schizophrenia or psychosis, including online support forums.
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.
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