Where do you start? What resources are available? And how can you be sure you are getting the care you need for yourself or a loved one?
Youth mental health
This page features info from Sunnybrook’s division of youth psychiatry
Researchers study exercise as treatment for bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a recurrent and severe mood disorder that affects 1-5% of Canadian teens. The disorder...
Dispelling the myths about teen moods: What’s “normal” & what’s not
The signs and symptoms of a mood disorder such as depression — and where to get help.
Unique needs of teens who have a parent with bipolar disorder
Many adults with bipolar disorder have children, and many of those children demonstrate some form of psychiatric symptoms including anxiety and...
Services that help navigate the complex mental health system
Families struggle to find mental health resources for their children. Keep looking. There are services that can make a life-saving difference.
Supporting your child at university/college
The most important thing parents can do to support their child at university/college: keep open lines of communication and a non-judgmental stance.
When is the right time to talk to your child about mental health?
It's estimated 2 million Canadian youth are impacted by mental health and addictions, yet only 1 in 5 receive specialized treatment.
New service helps struggling youth get the help they need
The Family Navigation Project offers the expertise of navigators that personally guide families to the mental-health help and resources they need.
Let’s all take a stand against bullying
Say something and support the victim, because in an environment that allows bullying, you may be next.
Helping families navigate the mental-health system
Question: My daughter is avoiding school and has a lot of anxiety and seems to be depressed. Can you help us?