The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)
The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) is a trusted source for knowledge about high-quality, evidence-based social and emotional learning (SEL).
Anxiety and Me
This video, created for children, explains what anxiety is, examples of the physical and mental health effects it can bring, and how those effects can show up in children. The video shows children how they can manage and better cope with anxiety and those pesky anxious thoughts.
What is the difference between psychologists and registered clinical counsellors?
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Back to School: How To Promote Resilience and Set Your Kids Up For Success- Webinar Recording
Webinar recording from the 'Back to School: How To Promote Resilience and Set Your Kids Up For Success' webinar (Sept. 2021). To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Sept.2021).
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Child and Teen Mental Health
Contains information about child and youth mental health services offered across BC, including mental health intake clinics.
Breathr
Breathr provides easy and fun ways to practice mindfulness along with interesting facts about the benefits of mindfulness.
Lunches to Go: Bringing variety & fun to packed lunches!
A variety of lunch ideas to keep kids happy and healthy throughout the school year.
School-Based Activities Toolkit
Check out the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) School-Based Activities toolkit for a few ideas you can do at your school!
TeachBC
Online resource of teaching materials, lessons and research relevant to the K-12 BC curriculum. Teachers can search for mental health resources by subject, grade, language and more.
The 12 Tips for Christmas: Holiday considerations for neurodiverse families (Transcript)
Parenting in the Trenches presents a podcast on holiday consideration for neurodiverse families.
Prescription Opioids: What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know
An info sheet for parents and caregivers on the topic of prescription opioid misuse. Includes information on preventing problems, and what to do if you suspect your child might be misusing opioids.