INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES

WEBSITES

CYF Caregiver Education - Alberta Health Services, Edmonton Zone

• Free online programming for parents and caregivers who support children and youth, as well as sessions for adults looking to support their own wellness.

Community Education Service -Alberta Health Services, Calgary Zone

• Website with a variety of webinars and videos on mental health topics impacting families.

Mental Health Literacy - Mental Health Literacy

• Free online mental health education resources for teens, friends, parents, health professionals, and educators.

Child Mental Health - Child Mental Health 

• Links to mental health resources and websites and access to mental health rating scales.

Mind Your Mind - Mind Your Mind

• Free online education resources, tools, and interviews to build capacity and resources in youth.

Child Mind Institute - Child Mind Institute

• Resource library with information on various topics for children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders.

Mental Health Toolkits - CAMHS United Kingdom

• A collection of downloadable self-help guides that support the mental health and wellbeing of young people.

Kelty Mental Health - Kelty Mental Health

• Website with mental health and substance use information and resources recommended by BC Children's Hospital.

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Edmonton - Canadian Mental Health Association Edmonton

• Information, training and education, links to community services, and crisis support for the Edmonton area.

VIDEOS

Talking Mental Health - Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families (UK)

• Video with animation designed to help begin conversations about mental health in the classroom and beyond.

INFORMATION HANDOUTS

By Their Side - Canadian Mental Health Association

• A step-by-step guide for adults helping youth with their mental health.

Every Day is Mind Day Toolkit for Young People - Unicef

• Toolkit to help young people learn more about their mental health and things that they can do every day to look after themselves.

EDUCATIONAL MODULES

Children's Mental Health Learning Series - Government of Alberta

• Videos and resources that provide caregivers, families and professionals with helpful information to increase knowledge and help support children and youth with mental health concerns. 

PODCAST

Where You Are - Kelty Mental Health

• Podcast helping families promote their mental health and wellness, through real stories, expertise, and practical tips .