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...
Some students from grade 7 to 12 may use alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana. Here are is a list of some drugs that are used: Drugs or Substances Used Diet Pills Prescription drugs Over-the-counter drugs Tobacco Marijuana LSD Cocaine Heroin PCP Methamphetamine Ecstasy...
