It can be very challenging to respond to youth who self harm. It’s even more challenging to respond to youth who self harm when you are the parent or guardian of that youth. Self harm includes a range of behaviours when people try to hurt themselves on purpose....
Too many people think of depression, anxiety and mental illnesses in children and youth as symptoms of growing up without considering that they could be symptoms of mental health concerns. Here are a few common myths: 1. Children don’t experience mental health...
When something bad or scary happens, You might feel nervous, replay the situation in your mind, and/or have a difficult time sleeping. These are common reactions that usually decrease as time passes and you eventually go back to your daily routines. However,...
