A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry has found that the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why led to an increase in death by suicide in children and...
Youth mental health
This page features info from Sunnybrook’s division of youth psychiatry
Am I addicted to my smartphone?
If you can’t get through a real-life conversation without picking up your phone, that’s a sign of overuse.
Why taking a break from social media can be good for your health
Taking a social media time-out might be good for your brain and body.
My teen has anxiety — how can I help them through the back-to-school transition?
Back-to-school can aadd additional stress if your youth/teen is living with a mental health condition. Experts offer some approaches to ease the...
How to talk to your family about traumatic events
Expert advice on how parents can talk to their kids and help answer their questions about traumatic events.
What parents and grandparents can do about cyberbullying
The emotional and mental health effects of cyberbullying can be extensive, including fear, low self-esteem, depression and increased anxiety.
Mental health literacy can help us prevent and combat mental disorders
Mental health literacy can help reduce stigma, and potentially save lives. What you should know about caring for your mental health.
Youth: here’s how to find mental health help in Toronto
Five basic tips to help youth and their families find mental health help in Toronto.
The princess at the heart of bipolar disorder
Although the cause of Carrie Fisher's death was reportedly a massive heart attack, one could say that she actually died of bipolar disorder.
Demystifying bipolar disorder (and why it needs to be demystified)
Misconceptions about bipolar disorder can be harmful. If one thinks bipolar disorder in teens doesn’t exist, one won’t recognize the symptoms