Child and youth mental wellness

We believe it is important for young people to have access to resources and support to thrive and reach their full potential. Whether you are a parent looking for tips on how to support your child's mental health, or a young person seeking guidance and information, we are here to provide you with the tools you need.

We offer a variety of resources, including articles, videos, and activities, designed to help young people build resilience, manage stress, and develop healthy coping mechanisms.

MonSTRESSity - An interactive online game to help you cope in different situations where you might experience anxiety.
Worry Rockets - An online game to help "launch" your worries away.
Breathr app for mindfulness from Kelty Mental Health.
Always There - Provides password-protected space for users to log their feelings and flip through youth-submitted tips, inspirational quotes and jokes aimed at helping youth cope with stress. Users can also connect with a Kids Help Phone counsellor over the phone or through live chat.
Booster Buddy – For ages 4 and up to help manage your personal wellness journey and earn achievements as your sidekick guides you through a series of daily quests designed to establish and sustain positive habits.
Deep Sleep - Provides guided meditations intended to help you overcome insomnia.
Healthy Minds - Problem-solving tool for students to help deal with emotions and cope with the stresses you encounter both on and off campus. The goal: Keeping your mind healthy.

Promoting mental wellness in the school setting is essential for the overall well-being and success of students. Schools that prioritize mental wellness create environments where students feel supported, nurtured, and confident to learn. Through various initiatives such as the incorporation of social-emotional learning, schools can enhance emotional resilience, improve self-esteem, and foster positive relationships. By acknowledging the importance of mental wellness, schools empower students to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially, laying a solid foundation for their future success.

For more information visit Northern Health’s School and youth health page or contact the Healthy Schools Regional Nursing Lead by email at HealthySchools@northernhealth.ca.

Youth 4 Youth (Y4Y) mental wellness campaign - Northern Health
Youth mental health campaign 2020 - Northern Health

Resources

An Indigenous youth resource to help Indigenous youth get through hard times - WE MATTER
Canada’s only charity training and empowering young leaders to revolutionize mental health. Through Jack Talks, Jack Chapters, and Jack Summits, young leaders identify and dismantle barriers to positive mental health in their communities - Jack.org
Healthy Living toolkit: Resources on physical activity, nutrition, online safety, stress management, and getting a good night's sleep - Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre
Mental health tools and resources for youth and young adults and their family - Open Mind BC
Online resource for kids aged 9-11 to learn stress management skills, developed by BC Children’s Hospital - Stresslr.ca
Rural youth resources - Rural Mental Wellness

Services

Northern Health’s Child and Youth Mental Health Resource Guide for Families: When a child or youth is struggling with their mental health or there are concerns about substance use, it’s not always clear where to go for information or support. NH has created this guide to help youth and families find information and support, and to provide contact information for local and virtual counselling services.
Youth Mental Health and Wellness Support: A resource list designed to support Indigenous youth, provided by First Nations Health Authority.
Foundry BC: An in-person and virtual support for young people ages 12-24 that offers quizzes, feedback, information on early signs of mental health challenges and self-care tools. If you don’t have a Foundry centre in your community, access Foundry’s virtual services.