Supporting Kids with OCD: Strategies for Parents & Caregivers
This episode looks at what OCD is and isn't, how to know when to reach out for help, approaches parents can use to not 'feed the OCD' and practical strategies to help best support your child at home.
No Shortage of Questions: FAQ's from BC Parents & Caregivers
This Where You Are podcast episode from the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre brings your frequently asked questions about child and youth mental health. We explore a range of topics including setting limits with your child, connecting with teens, and managing tough conversations with your child.
Re-release: Self-Harm: What Families Need to Know
In this episode from the Kelty Centre's Where You Are podcast, you will learn why youth self-harm and what parents can do to support their child.
Substance Use: Talking alcohol, vaping & other drugs with your kids
In this episode from the Kelty Centre's Where You Are podcast, you will learn the basics of substance use and staying connected with our kids, and how you can help your child develop the knowledge and skills they will need to make decisions about vaping, alcohol and other drugs as they grow.
School Anxiety: Getting Your Child Back to Their School Routine
When anxiety gets in the way of a child going to or staying at school, this can be really hard on the whole family. In this episode we look at what’s behind school anxiety, when parents should reach out for help, tips for parents and caregivers to promote their own coping, and strategies to help get your child back in their regular school routine.
Transcript: When School Staff Are Well, Students Are Too - Strategies To Avoid Burnout
This episode transcript from the Kelty Centre's Where You Are podcast, you'll read strategies school professionals can use to support their own well-being, support each other’s well-being, and engage at a system’s level to keep staff well-being a priority for mental health and wellness— all of which contributes to student health and achievement.
Tackling Anxiety: Practical Strategies for Children and Youth
Do you have an anxious child? Not sure how best to help them? In this episode from the Kelty Centre's Where You Are podcast, meet Tracy, a parent of two youth who are living with anxiety, and Dr. Sandra Clark, a clinical psychologist specializing in child and youth anxiety. Together, they explore common symptoms and effective strategies to support anxious children and youth.
Child and Teen Mental Health
Contains information about child and youth mental health services offered across BC, including mental health intake clinics.
The ABCs of Youth Substance Use: Preparing Parents and Caregivers for Substance Use Connections
This resource provides parents and caregivers with information about how to talk about substance use with their child. It also outlines where parents can access additional information to build their own understanding, and where they can access help if their child is struggling with a substance use issue.
Support for Kids With ADHD During the Coronavirus Crisis
Families are struggling to care and bring children normal routines and activities during the coronavirus crisis. And kids with ADHD may need extra structure and support to manage attention, behavior challenges, and keep on track with schooling in this challenging situation. This article provides suggestions for helping kids with ADHD.
Young Men's Health
A website with health information for teen guys and young men.
