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RESOURCES FOR PARENTS:
MENTAL HEALTH: MENTAL HEALTH LITERACY

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Manitoban Canadian Mental Health Association - Manitoba Division Website
Gr 9 - S4
Canadian Mental Health Association English

This site provides information on mental health and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness.

 

Manitoban CMHA Mental Health Education Resource Centre - Athena Webserver Website
CMHA Mental Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba English

The searchable library catalogue for the CMHA Mental Health Education Resource Centre.

 

Manitoban CMHA Mental Health Education Resource Centre Website
CMHA Mental Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba English

Provides materials and resources on mental health and related issues.

 

Canadian Canadian Mental Health Association Website
Canadian Mental Health Association English

This site provides information on mental health and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness.

 

Canadian Children's Mental Health Ontario Website
Children's Mental Health Ontario English

Children's Mental Health Ontario works to improve the mental health and well-being of children, youth and their families.

 

Canadian Family Toolkit KitPDF/Direct print access
BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information English

A reference for families and friends including how best to support loved ones coping with a mental disorder, as well as how to take steps to promote your own mental well-being as a caregiver.

 

Canadian Improving the Health of Young Canadians BookPDF/Direct print access
Canadian Institute for Health Information English

This report highlights research relevant to understanding adolescent health and development.

 

Canadian Internet Mental Health Website
Phillip W. Long, M.D. English

A free encyclopedia of mental health information created by a Canadian psychiatrist.

 

Canadian Living School: Building Healthier Communities ProgramWebsite
Ophea English

An initiative that brings together communities– students, parents, teachers, administrators, boards of education, public health, sport and recreation organizations, community coalitions, local businesses, and municipal governments – to work together to support and enhance active, healthy living for children and youth.

 

Canadian Mental Disorders Toolkit KitPDF/Direct print access
BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information English

An interactive experience to help you, or a loved one, better manage a mental disorder on a day-to-day basis and develop a plan to prevent relapse.

 

Canadian Mental Health and High School Website
Canadian Mental Health Association English

This site is designed to provide high school personnel, parents, and students with practical information and tools on mental health issues.

 

Canadian When Something's Wrong Handbook: Ideas for Families Guide/Manual/Workbook
Canadian Psychiatric Research Foundation English

Available at:
CMHA Mental Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (borrow) (Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918)

A reference guide of strategies and resources for parents and caregivers to help them cope with their children who have mood behaviour or thinking problems.

 

International Difference between mental health and mental illness Website
NHS English

Information about mental health and mental illness.

 

International How to recognise the early signs of mental distress PDF/Direct print accessInformation sheet
Mind (National Association of Mental Health) English

Information on how to recognise the early signs of mental distress.

 

International It's My Life: Parents/Teachers Website
PBS Kids English

Includes printable activities like journal pages, discussion questions, worksheets, and word puzzles.

 

International Kids Health: For Parents Website
KidsHealth English

KidsHealth provides doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence.

 

International National Institute of Mental Health - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Website
National Institute of Mental Health English

List mental disorders affecting children and adolescents. Including treatment information and research.

 

International National Mental Health Association Website
National Mental Health Association English

This site offers links and information regarding mental health issues for parents.

 

International National Mental Health Information Centre - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Website
National Mental Health Information Centre English

Mental Health information and programs.

 

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