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Mental Disorders in Children and Youth [English] Permalink Public

Reports from many jurisdictions indicate that the burden of suffering imposed by children & youth mental health problems and disorders is not diminishing. This fact sheet discusses the signs of mental illness in children and youth and what parents can do to help. (English)

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http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/sites/default/files/me...

Foundry - Website [English] Permalink Public

Foundry offers young people ages 12-24 health and wellness resources, services and supports – online and through integrated service centres in communities across BC. (English)

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https://foundrybc.ca/

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) [English] Permalink Public

Many people report feeling sadder in late autumn and winter, blaming this tendency on the shortening of daylight hours and colder temperatures. However, some people develop a more intense sadness known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which is a type of depression. SAD is characterized by symptoms of lethargy, decreased interest in and withdrawal from usual activities, oversleeping, and overeating. (English)

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https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/sites/default/files/s...

Learn About Depression [English] Permalink Public

Most people have felt depressed at some time in their lives, but for most of these people the depressed moods are brief and disappear on their own. When a case of the “blues” won’t pass after a couple of weeks and begins to interfere with aspects of life, the low mood is usually a sign of clinical depression. Read about different types of depression, risk factors, and possible treatments in this fact sheet. (English)

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http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/sites/default/files/de...

Bipolar Disorder [English] Permalink Public

When mood fluctuations become so extreme that the person feels like their mood state shifts through low and high periods, this can indicate the presence of bipolar disorder. Formerly known as manic-depression, bipolar disorder is a form of clinical depression. (English)

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http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/sites/default/files/bi...

Suicide Prevention (Child/Teen) [English] Permalink Public

Suicide is something most parents would rather not talk about. Unfortunately, it is more common than most would like to think. But suicide is often not a sudden event. It is a process. As a parent, becoming aware of the warning signs and being open to talking about suicide, you may be able to prevent it from happening. If you are worried or concerned about your teen, here are some common questions you may find helpful. (English)

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https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Search/Pages/AKHRes...

Depression (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview about depression including signs, symptoms, causes, risks, complication, treatment, and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

Early Psychosis Poster: Confused Thinking and Behaviour (Small) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This poster is for Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI). (English) Colour

Early Psychosis Poster: Confused Thinking and Behaviour (Large) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This poster is for Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI). (English) Colour

Early Psychosis Poster: Feeling Suspicious and Worried (Small) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This poster is for Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI). (English) Colour