Dr. Janet Mah shares parenting strategies and resources to help you manage your child's behavioural challenges.

In this 'In the Know' session, hear from a young person with lived experience and a healthcare professional as they discuss what self-harm is, why youth self-injure, and other options for healthy coping strategies.

The Gift of Being Different, a short documentary, follows Grant Bruno as he navigates the world of autism with his child. Through the film we learn his community views autism as a gift.

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.

Join FamilySmart for a conversation with Senior Associates, Youth Substance Use Health Promotion, a Youth Addiction Counsellor and Parents to talk about the basics of substance use; from pre-experimentation to casual using. 

A visualization video for parents and caregivers on how letting go (in three different ways) can make space in your life and help spread kindness to yourself and your family.

In this video, Maureen talks about the role of schools in promoting mental well-being and preventing mental health challenges and the importance of the district’s collaboration with public health to create a common understanding of mental health terminology in the community.

This presentation is a facilitated discussion to help share some practical ways to move through the challenges of being a parent of a young person with substance use challenges.

Parenting with a different focus in mind about substance use and talking to youth about this difficult topic.      

This video guides you through a body scan visualization exercise. It can teach you to soothe your body and mind; calming your emotions when you feel overwhelmed or stressed.

Taking a moment to slow your breathing can help to manage anxiety and calm feelings of stress. This guided breathing video helps you to observe and slow your breath.

This video guides you through a forest visualization exercise. It can help you to slow your breathing and ground your thoughts, calming you when you feel overwhelmed or stressed.

Webinar recording for parents & caregivers from the 'Selective Mutism & Reluctant Speakers: Practical Strategies' webinar (May 20, 2021). 

Webinar recording for school professionals from the 'Selective Mutism & Reluctant Speakers: Practical Strategies' webinar. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (May 17, 2021). 

Webinar recording for parents & caregivers from the ADHD Goes to School webinar. To see accompanying presentation slides, click here (Mar. 03, 2021).

Webinar recording for parents & caregivers from the 'Parenting a Child with ADHD' webinar. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Feb. 24, 2021). 

Webinar recording for parents & caregivers from the ADHD Treatment in Children and Youth webinar. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Feb. 10, 2021).

Webinar recording for parents & caregivers from the 'ADHD in Children and Youth: The Basics' webinar (Feb. 03, 2021).

Webinar recording for high school professionals from the 'School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges' webinar.  To see accompanying powerpoint slides, click here (Jan. 25, 2021),

Webinar recording  for parents & caregivers from the 'Practical Self-Regulation Tools for Children with ADHD' webinar. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Jan. 25, 2021). 

Webinar recording for elementary school professionals from the 'School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges' webinar. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Jan. 20, 2021).

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.

This presentation is for family members and patients prior to an ECT treatment decision, presented by Dr. Tyler Black, Emergency Psychiatry at BC Children's Hospital.

This Part 1 webinar recording for parents & caregivers provides a foundation for successful school attendance and enhanced family wellbeing. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Nov. 16, 2020).

This Part 2(b) webinar recording for parents & caregivers discusses how to develop a roadmap for successful school attendance based on your youth’s unique situation and needs. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Nov. 23, 2020)

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.

Listen to Dr. Tatiana Sotindjo as she leads a mindfulness session for parents & caregivers where you'll learn how to nourish your capacity for wellness and resilience, manage your anxiety and feel calmer and more in control.

In this webinar we explored how we can improve the wellbeing of the adults in schools through individual, collaborative and systemic actions. Hear from schools districts from across BC.

This webinar  created opportunities for dialogue about how we can move from reacting to reframing resistance to manifesting resilience. Together, we can plan for the next stage of our journey.   

In this webinar we explored how we can improve the wellbeing of the adults in schools through individual, collaborative and systemic actions.  Hear from districts across BC. 

This TEDx Talk takes research and learning from several experts in the field of motivation and wellbeing and combines this with stories and examples to show why social connection and belonging is so essential to our health, happiness and success.

Professional Learning Webinar for Alexis Creek and Anahim Lake Schools, SD 27 Staff Professional Development Day

For youth and families of youth who need to stay in hospital to get treatment for a mental health issue. This interactive video resource page will help you to get (quickly) informed about rights, options and opportunities and links to further resources.

This video for patients and families describes the mind-body connection that causes somatization.

These webinars provide parents and caregivers with information on how ADHD is diagnosed, evidence based treatment for ADHD, self-regulation tools for children with ADHD, tips on parenting a child with ADHD, and how to help a child with ADHD at school.

We created this video because it is helpful to know what to expect when starting a journey with us. This video will provide an overview of what we offer, how we can work together, and what you can expect!

Provides youth and young adults with general information about ADHD from someone with lived experiences.

Looking for treatment can be frustrating and confusing.The Help Finder Tool and System Navigation Videos can help you understand the mental health system and guide you through it.

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. 

Dr. Ashley Miller, Psychiatrist from the BC Children’s Mental Health Program, discusses what depression is, strategies & tips for talking to youth and suggested resources.

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.

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.

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.

Families and their children talk about their experiences with somatic symptoms, including their confusion in the beginning, coming to an understanding of their symptoms, and their work in getting better.

Presentation by Joshua Chin, Child & Youth Mental Health Clinician, Vancouver Coastal Health, on Accessing Child & Youth Mental Health Services (in Cantonese). 

Presentation by Gabriel Fung, Associate Therapist, on Looking Beyond the Anger in Youth (in Cantonese).

Presentation by Benjamin Wong, Clinical Counsellor, Richmond Addiction Services, on Screen Technology (in Mandarin).