Self-Injurious Behaviours
Some children with neurodevelopmental disorders engage in self-injurious behaviour (SIB), which can be difficult to understand and treat. This unique 6-part series is meant to promote education around severe SIB, create a supportive SIB community, and advocate for better health outcomes.
Teach Mental Health
A free, online modular resource to help teacher candidates and current teachers to develop and expand their mental health literacy. Seven fully online modules provide a self-guided course (start and stop anytime) with many resources to support educators in school contexts.
School Mental Health Framework
Listen to Maureen discuss the framework’s development in the video below. In this video, she talks about the role of schools in promoting mental well-being and preventing mental health challenges. She also explains the importance of the district’s collaboration with public health to create a common understanding of mental health terminology in the community.
Kids Grief
A free online resource that helps parents support their children when someone in their life is dying or had died. It equips parents with the words and confidence needed to help children grieve life's losses in healthy ways.
Getting a Good Night's Sleep
Free downloadable sleep resource with top sleep hygiene tips for adolescents and young adults. Information on the link between sleep and mental health.
Powerpoint Slides: Social Emotional Well-being
Professional Learning Powerpoint: Social Emotional Well-being teaches engagement, connection, meaning, positive feelings and a sense of achievement in life for Alexis Creek and Anahim Lake Schools, SD 27 Staff Professional Development Day.
Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada
The Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada website has information and resources, along with links to community support on their website.
HandsOn
This website provides help and practical advice for supporting children and young people's mental health and emotional well being. Includes sections on anxiety, sleep, school refusal, bereavement, and more.
The tech solution : Creating healthy habits for kids growing up in a digital world
The Tech Solution is a to-the-point resource for parents and educators who want the best approach for raising kids in our digital world. It outlines all you need to know about the short-term and potential long-term consequences of tech use.
Cannabis Use and Youth: A Parent's Guide
This guide explores facts and misunderstandings about cannabis and helps parents find ways to engage their children in conversations about cannabis.
Body Scan Meditation (27 min)
A body scan mindfulness exercise by Dr. Dzung Vo from BC Children's Hospital.