Sleep: Building the Foundation for Family Mental Wellness
Over 70 percent of Canadian children are not getting the sleep they need. Are you one of those families? Listen to Andrea Bell (parent) and Dr. Smita Naidoo (child and adolescent psychiatrist) explore sleep strategies and science that can help kids and teens sleep well to enhance mental wellness.
Present Matters: Mindfulness and Mental Well-being
Parents and caregivers are often curious about mindfulness – how do we fit this into our busy lives, does this actually help my child or youth's mental wellness? Listen to Paul Irving (mindfulness champion) and Dr. Dzung Vo, founding Director of BC Children's Hospital Centre for Mindfulness) to learn more.
Bounce Back: Promoting Resiliency in Children and Youth
Dive into a topic that’s gaining in both evidence and curiosity... Resiliency! Our hosts Char and Michelle speak with Lynne Godfrey (parent and grandparent) and Dr. Linda Uyeda to explore resiliency, understand its connection to mental and physical health, and cultivating resiliency in children and youth!
Anxiety (for parents and caregivers): Kelty's Recommended Resources
In this collection developed by the Kelty Centre, you will find a list of recommended resources for parents/caregivers to learn more about anxiety including websites, online tools, guides, books and provincial support services.
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.
Transition Planning for Youth & Young Adults with a Developmental Disability
Transitioning to adulthood can be challenging for youth with developmental disabilities and their families. A Services to Adults with Developmental Disabilities navigator can help.
findSupport BC
findSupport BC connects families of persons with disabilities with resources available to them, including mental health supports.
The Art of Raising Resilient Children
In this video, learn how early life experiences shape the developing brain, and how secure attachment relationships and mindfulness can improve learning, anxiety, relationship skills and concentration in our children.
Types of Therapies
Information about different types of therapies, mental health challenges best suited for each therapy, how long each therapy types usually takes and FAQs parents and families have.
Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre
Information about the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre.
Social & Emotional Learning Resource Finder
The Resource Finder provides a variety of resources to help school professionals learn about social and emotional learning, apply teaching methods and asses their efforts.
Culturally Connected
Culturally Connected is an online resource for health care providers that brings together cultural humility and health literacy to enhance shared understanding of the values, beliefs, needs, and priorities of providers and their patients.