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Since 2013, Youth Mental Health Canada (YMHC) has empowered students, families, educators, community workers, and mental health professionals with the provision of educational resources focused on mental wellness, resilience, strength, and hope.
Unlocking access to dozens of wellness activities for all ages. Ideal for families, educators & mental health professionals. Our YMHC Mental Health Resource Hub Service is ideal for people of all ages looking to access affordable resources to promote positive mental health for themselves and others.
- Virtual Mental Health
- How to Get Help
- Therapy
- Mindfulness Apps
- BIPOC Support
- LGBTQ+ Support
- Child Resources
- What to Do in Crisis
Virtual care means that support can be offered at a distance via phone, email, text, or video platforms. This is very important, as one out of five Canadians experience a mental health or addiction problem, but only one-third saw or talked to a healthcare professional.
Dr. Sheila offered a few steps people can use to get mental health support during the pandemic, the first of which is to look at what’s available and covered under provincial and territorial health plans. If you have one, contact your family doctor. Many clinics have pivoted to virtual support and some doctors will do mental health checks via email...
Therapy sessions can be very expensive! If cost is an issue, there are waitlists for covered therapy and groups. Do not feel weird asking for sliding scale. It may not be offered upfront but many if not most will offer a sliding scale based on your financial needs and asking will not compromise your therapy but may increase access more. There are m...
There is a lot of science that backs introducing meditation into your daily life to help your mental health. It may help people reduce stress and anxiety, and there are plenty of apps to help you get started. Dr. Sheila shared a few to try, below: 1. Calm- the #1 app for sleep and meditation 2. Headspace- your guide to mindfulness for your everyday...
There are profound mental health disparities that affect BIPOC communities. For example, Black individuals are significantly more likely to experience mental illness compared to other racial/ethic groups in Canada. Dr. Sheila shared resources for BIPOC individuals across the country.
Research shows that LGBT people have higher rates of mental health challenges than the general population. LGBT youth are about three to four times as likely to attempt suicide as their peers. Dr. Sheila shared some invaluable resources for mental health support.
This is also a tough time for a lot of kids. Many parents might not know where to start to get help if their child is struggling. For starters, family doctors, adolescent pediatricians and child psychiatrists are available and covered by provincial health plans. Dr. Sheila also shared other resources for children:
In emergency situations, it is always safe and prudent to call 911 if there is a risk. Emergency mental health supports remain available across the country in the form of visits in person to your doctor or to the emergency rooms or designated mental health urgent care centers. If you need to speak to someone because you are facing crisis:
Mar 1, 2024 · Music has been shown to increase feelings of well-being and significantly increase mental health. Shared music experiences at concerts, festivals and at home can enhance social connections and mood. Playing a musical instrument is associated with improved cognitive health and well-being.
YMHC provides virtual and in-person workshops and presentations to students from elementary to postsecondary levels to support their mental wellness. Inside Out: Talking about Feelings and Coping Strategies (Kindergarten to Grade 4) Social Emotional Learning: Self and Emotional Awareness.
Sep 5, 2024 · Here are a few ways to get started: Create a moment of calm: Find a quiet space where you can retreat and listen to calming sounds during stressful moments. Establish morning sound rituals: Begin the school day with a few minutes of ambient music to set a positive tone for learning.
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Feb 2, 2023 · CBC Music and CAMH, Canada’s largest mental health hospital and leading mental health research centre, have partnered to launch the 2023 CBC Music Playlist Challenge and ask students across Canada, “What music moves your mood?”
