Youth mental health

• Month of Giving: YMCA helps teens, young adults cope with anxiety through ‘Y Mind’ program

  Facilitators lead closed sessions that explore strategies in mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help build healthy coping skills and psychological resiliency.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2021
  
• Children hit hard by COVID-19 need mental health support, UN report warns

  Governments must pour more money and resources into preserving the mental well-being of children and adolescents, the U.N.'s child protection agency urged in a report Tuesday.

  Health

  Oct 4, 2021
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• Mental health a focus with Lethbridge students heading back to classrooms

  In less than a week, Lethbridge schools will welcome back students to in-person learning.

  Education

  Aug 25, 2021
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• UCalgary study shines light on youth global mental health crisis

  A new study out of UCalgary shows an alarming percentage of children and adolescents navigating the COVID-19 pandemic are experiencing a global-wide mental health crisis.

  Health

  Aug 13, 2021
• ‘Mental health pandemic’: Edmonton advocates aim to give youth hope for future

  An Edmonton man ran an ultramarathon for mental health awareness as a local group targeted youth showcasing the supports available if they're struggling.

  Health

  Jul 24, 2021
• Looking after your kids’ mental health during COVID-19: Be present, be aware

  When it comes to parents ensuring good mental health for their children, parenting expert Alyson Schafer says that prevention is key.

  Lifestyle

  May 11, 2021
• Sophie Grégoire Trudeau on mental health during COVID-19: ‘Nobody is invincible’

  More than 40 per cent of Canadians have said their mental health has declined since the beginning of the pandemic, says Trudeau.

  Lifestyle

  May 4, 2021
• Study suggests two-thirds of B.C. kids and youth experiencing pandemic mental health impacts

  Preliminary results of the research found that 65 per cent of parents reported mild psychiatric issues and impacts with their kids over the last year.

  Health

  Mar 24, 2021
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• Child and adolescent mental health services in high demand at Alberta Children’s Hospital

  The number of youth seeking mental health supports is on the rise. Many say Alberta's new Centre for Child & Adolescent Mental Health is needed now more than ever.

  Health

  Mar 22, 2021
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• Province announces new youth hubs for mental health, addictions, in 3 Manitoba cities

  Manitoba's Mental Health, Wellness and Recovery Minister Audrey Gordon said the hubs are tailored for the areas they're located in and will involve local community groups.

  Health

  Mar 18, 2021