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The Language Matters: An Introductory Guide for Understanding Mental Health and Substance Use resource is meant to help facilitate conversations, build common understandings, and support practice by defining and discussing key mental health an­­d substance use terms and topics. This resource is designed for educators, administrators, school support staff and school community partners. Join us t...

Parenting Challenging Behaviours in Children

We are thrilled to announce that Breathr version 3.0 is now available on both Google Play and Apple Store. Breathr is a free mindfulness app developed by the BC Children’s Hospital Centre for Mindfulness and Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre. Breathr provides opportunities for people to try a variety of mindfulness practices, such as body scans, guided breathing, walking meditation, and self-...

Join us for a free virtual premiere featuring the new Balancing Our Minds Inspiring Action Toolkit Videos showcasing the experiences of young people in BC school communities advocating for change in mental health. The videos are a part of the Balancing Our Minds Inspiring Action Toolkit which aims to support youth wanting to make changes for improved mental health and well-being in their school...

Join the BC Children’s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre and School Health Promotion team for a free webinar series for professionals working to promote mental health in school communities. In this webinar, Dr. Hasina Samji, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University and a Senior Scientist in Population Mental Wellbeing at the BC Centre for Disease Contro...

Starting the conversation on mental health can be awkward and uncomfortable. But these conversations are a part of advocating and inspiring positive change in your community. Check out the Balancing Our Minds Inspiring Action toolkit for ways you can start advocating for mental health in your community. Find the toolkit at balancingourminds.ca

It can be difficult to plan an event, especially when it focuses on mental health. But creating spaces and initiatives are part of advocacy for youth who want to start the conversation on mental health. Check out the Balancing Our Minds Inspiring Action toolkit for ways you can start advocating for mental health in your community. Find the toolkit at balancingourminds.ca

Talking about your own mental health journey can inspire others to make changes in their own lives. Storytelling is an important part of advocacy, and there are many ways you can go about it. Check out the Balancing Our Minds Inspiring Action toolkit for ways you can start advocating for mental health in your community. Find the toolkit at balancingourminds.ca

Part of advocating for mental health is starting conversations. To start conversations where people can talk about their mental health, it's important to create a safe space first so people can feel comfortable. Check out the Balancing Our Minds Inspiring Action toolkit for ways you can start advocating for mental health in your community. Find the toolkit at balancingourminds.ca

Advocacy may seem intimidating and you may not know how to begin - but getting started can be simple. Sometimes all it takes is taking that first step - acknowledging you want to make a change and letting others know you want to make the change. Check out the Balancing Our Minds Inspiring Action toolkit for ways you can start advocating for mental health in your community. Find the toolkit at b...

The Balancing our Minds (BOM) Inspiring Action Toolkit aims to support youth wanting to make changes for improved mental health and well-being in their schools and communities, no matter how big or small those changes may be. By advocating for change, the aim is to create a supportive, healthy environment and connections for improved mental health and well-being. The toolkit can be found at bal...

Join the BC Children’s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre and School Health Promotion team for a free webinar series for professionals working to promote mental health in school communities. In this webinar, Dr. Hasina Samji, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University and a Senior Scientist in Population Mental Wellbeing at the BC Centre for Disease Contro...

Abbotsford School District (SD 34) is working hard to incorporate youth voice into all aspects of the school day in a meaningful way. Listen to Nathan describe how their district uses data from the YDI (Youth Development Instrument) to gain insight into student’s experiences and inform changes in the district, including how the district authentically engaged youth to explore YDI data and move t...

CASEL’s guide to schoolwide SEL38 (Richmond) has been working with interested schools on implementing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into all aspects of the school day. Listen to Connie Easton, Coordinator for Mental Health, Social Emotional Learning and Counselling for the Richmond school district, talk about what Schoolwide SEL is, why it is important, how their district started, and what th...

BC Children's Reproductive Mental Health

Trailblazing Indigenous Pathways Through Social & Emotional Wellness

Schoolwide Assessment and Growth Plan Toolkit for Well-being and SEL

Redefining and Locating Culture within Our SEL Practice Webinar

Maureen Lee explains the West Vancouver School District’s Positive Mental Health Framework

Maureen Lee discusses the development of a mental health framework for the WVSD

SD 44's (North Vancouver) Universal Elements for Caring and Compassionate Schools

Supporting Children and Youth Who Have Experienced Trauma Webinar Recording

Back to School: How To Promote Resilience and Set Your Kids Up For Success- Webinar Recording

Eating Disorders in Youth- A Webinar for Parents & Caregivers: Webinar Recording

Selective Mutism & Reluctant Speakers- Strategies for Parents & Caregivers: Webinar Recording

Selective Mutism & Reluctant Speakers- Strategies for School Professionals: Webinar Recording

ADHD Goes to School: Webinar Recording

Parenting a Child with ADHD: Webinar Recording

ADHD Treatment in Children & Youth: Webinar Recording