Translated Mental Health Resources
Mental health and substance use fact sheets in multiple languages.
I. Par où les familles peuvent-elles commencer? Assistance aux enfants et aux adolescents présentant des défis de santé mentale (Part 1: Where can Families Start? System Navigation Video - In French)
This video describes British Columbia’s mental health system and four different professionals families can connect with if they are concerned about their child or youth's mental health.
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.
Families, Together: Supporting the Mental Well-being of Children and Youth
Video and discussion guide featuring families from different cultural backgrounds and health professionals sharing their experiences supporting a child or youth with a mental health challenge.
Mindfulness: Youth Voices
Features young people discussing their experiences practicing mindfulness, how it has benefited their lives and includes insights from a health professional and mindfulness teacher.
ADHD: Information for Families
This information booklet provides information for families on what ADHD is, the symptoms, assessment and diagnosis process, medications, parenting, school and homework, and more.
Families, Together: Discussion Guide
Use this discussion guide to talk with your friends and family about the key themes in the Families, Together video.
CADDRA
A resource organization for medical, healthcare and research professionals with an interest in ADHD. Also contains tools parents and caregivers may find useful, including the ADHD Medication Chart found here: www.caddra.ca/resources/medication-chart
Off-Label Medication Use in Children and Adolescents
This document provides parents and caregivers with a better understanding on off-label medication use and how it may be effective in treating a single condition or multiple conditions. Available in English and French.
MindMasters2
Helps children (4-9 years of age) develop social and emotional skills through relaxation, positive thinking and mindfulness in fun and age-appropriate ways.
Mindfulness Session for Parents and Caregivers in French
Join facilitator BC Children's Hospital Dr. Tatiana Sotindjo for a 15-minute mindfulness session plus a 5 minute Q&A. However busy or hectic your day might be, this powerful session of mindfulness will aim to bring you a sense of calm and comfort.
Toolkit for Families: My Healthy Living Pinwheel
This resource can be used to help children and families develop healthy living SMART goals.