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MindShift® CBT uses scientifically proven strategies based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you learn to relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking, and use active steps to take charge of your anxiety.
Breathr provides easy and fun ways to practice mindfulness along with interesting facts about the benefits of mindfulness.
This online sleep diary can help your child track their sleeping habits for up to 2 weeks. You can also download the My Sleep Diary PDF.
This down-to-earth, nonjudgmental guide is packed with widely tested, easy-to-use techniques that work for all children — with and without disabilities.
Full of powerful tools and engaging illustrations to help you live the life you want to live, instead of being controlled by OCD.
This compassionate guide helps you change your own behavior to support your loved one's recovery.
For School Professionals. Webinar recording for Part 1: Redefining & Locating Culture within our SEL Practice. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Apr. 20, 2022).
Webinar recording for parents & caregivers from 'Supporting Children and Youth Who Have Experienced Trauma' webinar. You will learn what trauma is, how to talk to your child about these experiences, what you can do as a parent or caregiver to support your child at home and where to reach out for help. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Feb.2022).
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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Risperidone is an antipsychotic and mood stabilizer medication and is also used for treatment of irritability of autism and tic disorders.
Gabapentin anti-seizure medication for adults. Gabapentin is not approved by Health Canada for use in children and adolescents. However, there is evidence to support the use of gabapentin in adults with neuropathic pain, anxiety, restless legs syndrome, cannabis use disorder, and alcohol use disorder.
Naltrexone belongs to a group of medications called opioid antagonists and is commonly used for the management of alcohol use disorder.
In this minisode we are joined by Dr. Chris Willard, Harvard Psychologist, dad and author of ‘How To Grow Through What We Go Through.’
In this minisode we talk about ways to adapt mindfulness for kids, rather than a one-size fits all approach.
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.
Nobody’s Perfect is a facilitated parenting program for parents of children from birth to age five. The program is designed to meet the needs of parents who are young, single, or socially or geographically isolated, and is offered in communities by facilitators.
Through phone and web-based consultation, the Compass team supports community care providers with information, advice and resources they need to deliver appropriate and timely care to children and youth experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges.
The Triple P Positive Parenting Program provides a toolbox of ideas. You choose the strategies you need. You choose the way you want to use them
In this webinar recording, we discuss the development of the guide, key mental health and substance use concepts in the guide, their relevance to child and youth mental health and well-being, and ideas for how the guide can be used in your school communities.
A webinar for parents, caregivers and families about understanding how depression shows up in teens and ways of journeying with them through it.
A video series that shows effective strategies that can be used across home and school settings to better support students in developing the skills needed for social, emotional and behavioural well-being and thriving.
A collection of mindfulness resources that are specifically created with parents and caregivers in mind. Curated by the BC Children's Hospital Centre for Mindfulness.
Our Kid's Health shares evidence-based health information that is translated and adapted to help you make the right decisions for the health of your family.
This hub has evidence-informed strategies for self-managing bipolar disorder including tools, videos and resources.
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.