Reaching out for help

Noticing Mental Health Concerns for Your Child

Mental health problems can occur at any time and can affect anyone.

It is helpful to recognize signs that could indicate that your child is struggling with a mental health problem (changes in mental health that negatively impact how they are regularly feeling, acting, or thinking, at school, home, and in the community). Identifying concerns early, and providing support, goes a long way towards prevention and/or worsening of difficulties.

Noticing Mental Health Concerns for Your Child Worksheet

As a parent/caregiver, you know your child best, and you are often the first to notice when they might be having difficulty with their mental health. Perhaps you have noticed a change in their emotions, behaviour, or development.

Suicide Prevention Guide for Parents and Caregivers

Youth suicide is a complex, tragic, and sadly prevalent issue throughout Canada. Mental health and wellness promotion is a critical part of suicide prevention. When young people have strategies for staying mentally well and knowing when and how to ask for help if needed, the risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviours is reduced.

Understanding school mental health supports to help your child

It takes a village to raise a child, and that village includes schools. Building trusting relationships and ongoing communication between parents/caregivers and schools helps with learning, as well as student mental health. Education systems are complex; and at times navigating them can be challenging.