Sunnybrook psychiatrists share some tips to help parents and kids talk about COVID-19 and returning to the classroom.
Youth mental health
This page features info from Sunnybrook’s division of youth psychiatry
How to support young people during the COVID-19 pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, teenagers and young people are having to adapt to a great deal of change. Sunnybrook youth psychiatrist Dr. Amy Cheung...
COVID-19: Teens and missed milestones
Teenage milestone such as prom and graduation have been cancelled in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many students may be dealing with the...
COVID-19: Youth mental health and addiction
For teenagers and young people dealing with mental health and addiction issues, the COVID-19 pandemic may be amplifying and exacerbating the...
Unsure of how to talk to your child about COVID-19? Here are some helpful tips
COVID-19 is a complex and challenging topic. Child and youth psychiatrist Dr. Rachel Mitchell shares some advice to help parents talk to children and...
Signs your child may be dealing with a cyber bully — and what to do about it
Cyber-bullying can impact children as young as eight years old and into the teen years.
Back-to-school tips for students with bipolar disorder
There isn’t one easy way, but rather a number of strategies that can boost the chance of school success for youth with bipolar disorder.
Student-to-student: Tips for managing school stress for teens with bipolar disorder
Teens with bipolar disorder share their suggestions on how they manage back to school season and prepare for the return to the classroom.
Elevated cardiovascular risk in youth with bipolar disorder is related to depression symptoms
In the largest study of its kind, researchers have found that adolescents and young adults with bipolar disorder, in particular those with more...
How to talk to your kids about mental health
Talking about mental illness with your child is important. Mental health experts and youth share what to look out for, what to say and how to get...