Youth Mental Health Canada

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Youth Mental Health Canada (Official Account) https://ymhc.ngo https://linktr.ee/ymhc 🧠Youth Mental Health Education 👩‍🏫Workshops & Training Courses 📘Mental Wellness Resources

Text graphic titled YMHC Gift of Wellness Card. It describes the card as a gift that empowers recipients to access mental health resources. Features a $20 gift card visual with YMHC logo and a link to support YMHC.
A young girl with arms outstretched breathing in fresh air. Text reads: "Around the right people, we breathe easier instead of waiting to exhale. Go where the breath flows." ~Lori Deschene
Graphic shows the Sources of Strength workbook. Above, a list describes benefits for teachers using YMHC resources, including supporting students and identifying educational accommodations. Text: Sources of Strength, Learn more at ymhc.ngo/workbooks.
Text on a black background reads: Privilege is when you think something is not a problem because it's not a problem to you personally.
Illustration showing a garden hose filling a watering can with water labeled 'rest', 'sleep', 'alone time'. The can pours onto plants, the water labeled 'empathy', 'guidance', 'kindness'. Text: 'You have to care for yourself to be able to care for othe...
Text graphic: "Mental health issues are not synonymous with bad parenting. You can do all the right things and still have a child who struggles with their mental health. You can be the best parent and still have a child who struggles with their mental ...
Infographic titled Cleaning with Depression and Anxiety, listing 17 practical tips for managing cleaning tasks. Background shows blurry cleaning supplies.
Graphic showing a downward spiral arrow with text: "Comparison is a Downward Spiral: Compare and Despair. It forces your brain into a stress response, flooding your nervous system with cortisol."
Two spiral-bound brown notebooks, one open with lined pages and one closed with a pen on top. Text: YMHC Notebook. The YMHC blank notebook offers a space for jotting down thoughts, ideas, and reflections. Support YMHC: ymhc.me/ymhcmerch
Comparison chart. Left side 'Instead of this' lists: Comparing yourself, Rush to do more, Burn out at work, Doubting yourself, Wanting to give up, Isolate yourself. Right side 'Try this' lists: Embrace your uniqueness, Take intentional breaks, Listen t...
Text graphic showing testimonials from teachers about YMHC resources, featuring the book cover for 'Sources of Support' by Sheryl Boswell and a link to the workbook page.
A young woman smiling at her laptop. Text reads: "The most underrated act of kindness is letting people be. Let them mispronounce a word, talk too much about a show they love, or get excited about something you don't understand. Everyone's got somethin...
An adult hand gives a small yellow flower to a child. The list includes: Boundaries are essential, Mistakes are human, Feel your feelings, Coping techniques to regulate feelings, Worth is not dependent on productive, Two things can be true at once.
Graphic says: Build bridges with compassion. YMHC Heart to Heart Campaign. Teachers can request hearts and distribute them. To Send or Request Hearts: ymhc.ngo/hearts. Image features pink yarn hearts, a crochet hook, and decorative lace on wood.
Four males sit in a row on a grassy hillside overlooking a landscape. Text box reads: A shout out to males of all ages who are struggling with a lot and feel there is no one to turn to because society has taught you to mask your emotions.
Image shows hands cupped together with text: YWAP Online Course for Parents/Families and Caregivers. Empowering Families to Build Mental Wellness Together. The text provides a description of the course and a button to visit ymhc.ngo/ywap.
A smiling young person using a laptop with text: YMHC Daily Message of Support Service, Sign up for strength. A simple message each morning can change how you feel. Join thousands who are bringing hope and care into their daily lives. To Subscribe: ymh...
A diagram titled Circles of Influence showing three concentric circles: Circle of Concern (outer, orange), Circle of Influence (middle, yellow), and Circle of Control (center, green), listing various life factors within each.
Illustration showing a battery divided into two sides: things that drain (people pleasing, stress, etc) and things that recharge (boundaries, support, etc). Labeled Your Self-Care Battery. By SelfLoveRainbow.
A woman with eyes closed in a calm state with text listing tips to alleviate anxiety including focusing on the present moment, positive self-talk, and mindfulness.
A white throw pillow printed with a colorful feelings wheel on a grey couch. Text: The Feelings Wheel Merch, Based on YMHC's Feelings Wheel, Support YMHC: ymhc.me/wheel. Also shows hands holding a Feelings Wheel booklet.
A child in a red backpack holds hands with an adult. Text reads: Compassion and Understanding. Being hard on kids doesn’t make them stronger. People are strengthened through compassion and understanding, no matter their age or gender. Lelia Schott.
A young woman uses a laptop. Text: YMHC Daily Message of Support Service. Make wellness a daily practice. Daily messages from YMHC encourage reflection and hope. They highlight the role of kindness in supporting youth mental health. To Subscribe: ymhc....
A mind map graphic titled Mental Health Abelism, listing examples like Accommodation Refusal, Ableist Slurs, Trivializing Conditions, Involuntary Commitment, and Invasive Questions. It defines ableism based on the OHRC.
Infographic titled Youth Mental Health Warning Signs listing categories: Mood Changes, Intense Feelings, Changes in Behavior, and Physical Symptoms, with detailed descriptions for each.
Graphic showing the Wellness Action Plan booklet with pages titled What is a Mental Wellness Action Plan and Healthy Habits. Featuring artwork by Kyle Joedicke and text: Mental Health Education Saves Lives. Wellness Action Plan Booklet.
An infographic titled 'How to Apologize' lists seven steps for a good apology and examples of what are not apologies. The steps are: Say what you are sorry for, Say why it was wrong, Accept responsibility, Ask how to make amends, and more.
Anxiety humor graphic with text: Anxiety Triggers. Them: what triggers your anxiety? Me: nouns. Them: nouns? Me: well persons, places and things mostly. Background shows a tangle of yarn and a felt head shape.
Collage of merchandise featuring the Feelings Wheel, including a tote bag, pillow, and mousepad. Text reads: The Feelings Wheel Merch. Bring Emotional Awareness into Every Part of Your Day. ymhc.me/wheel. ymhc.me/printables.
A parent and child drawing together. Text: "Understanding Mental Health in Parenting. You can do all the "right" things and still have a child who struggles with their mental health. Mental health issues are not synonymous with bad parenting."
A list of 99 phrases to praise children such as 'good job', 'I am proud of you', and 'you are capable'. Illustrations of adults and children are placed throughout the text. Original text: 99 ways to praise children, @believephq.
Collage of Feelings Wheel products including a book, tote bag, yellow pillow, and mousepad. Text reads: The Feelings Wheel Merch. Based on YMHC's Feelings Wheel—an emotional literacy tool featured in our popular digital booklet.
A smiling mother and daughter looking at each other. Text overlay: The work you do on yourself is the parenting tool your child will feel for a lifetime.
Infographic titled 'Signs and Symptoms of Depression' with 9 icons illustrating: sadness, loss of interest, sleep issues, appetite/weight changes, fatigue, difficulty thinking, irritability, physical aches, and thoughts of death.
Workbook cover showing a tree with human-like trunk and leaves on black background. Text: Sources of Support, A Workbook for Building Mental Wellness Protective Factors, 2nd Edition, Written by Sheryl Boswell.
Text on a black background reads: There should be a summer camp for adults where you just go and sleep for 3 weeks.
A person stretching their arms behind their back in a warm, outdoor setting. The text reads: A gentle reminder: relax your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and drink some water.
Text graphic: 'You'll have good days, bad days, overwhelming days, too tired days, I'm awesome days, I can't go on days. And every day you'll still show up.'
A poster lists factors for youth suicide prevention, including equitable healthcare, educational support, and family security. Silhouettes of people holding hands are in the background against a sunset.
Text reads: YMHC Daily Message of Support Service. Make hope a daily habit. Subscribe to receive a message of encouragement each day. Small acts of care can help address school challenges, isolation, and mental health struggles. To Subscribe: ymhc.ngo/...
A light blue sticky note on a peach background with the text: Dear Me, I want you to know: I am proud of you. I believe in you. I know how hard you're trying. I see how far you've come. Love, Me
Doodle illustration titled Good reasons to put down your phone by @positivelypresent. It features icons representing free time, productivity, sleep, personal growth, decreased anxiety, less comparing, and enhanced awareness.
Close-up of hands typing on a laptop screen with a Trello board. Text: YMHC Daily Message of Support Service. Step into the day with strength. Our daily messages are crafted to inspire resilience. This small step creates ripples of compassion.
Infographic titled Did you know? detailing statistics about the global youth population, workforce projections, and unemployment rates in 2023.
Text graphic: Offer encouragement in hard times. YMHC Heart to Heart Campaign. Parents and caregivers can use hearts to show children that absence from school does not take away their worth. It's a visible sign of hope. To Send or Request Hearts:
Text over a child's crayon drawing. Text: YWAP Course for Parents/Families and Caregivers; Supporting Your Child's Mental Wellness Journey at Home; This essential course provides parents with practical tools to support their child's mental health.
Three children playing outdoors, running across a grassy field with arms spread wide. Text reads: Don't ask a child to live in your world: visit their world instead.
A collage showing 5 YMHC printable booklets, a testimonial from Carrie Kachur of Swan River First Nation Health Centre, and examples of the activity pages inside the resources.
An infographic titled 10 Things Children Can Do At Home To Help Them Cope With Anxiety, showing a boy sitting calmly on a green couch, surrounded by icons and text bubbles explaining various grounding and breathing techniques for children.
A white card over a forest of bamboo reads: A GENTLE REMINDER. Progress does not have to be perfect to count. Below are two buttons: Sounds good, Got it!
A silhouette of seven children holding hands against a light blue background, with text: Teach your children to verbalize emotions so they don't grow up to be adults who shut down when they feel anything other than happiness. -unknown
Graphic shows crocheted hearts in pink, yellow, and white against a teal background. Text: Wrap your child in support, YMHC Heart to Heart Campaign, Every handmade heart is crafted with care... To Send or Request Hearts: ymhc.ngo/hearts
Cartoon of two cats in suits on a billboard. Text: PICKED UP, SMOOCHED, THEN DROPPED? You may be entitled to compensation. Furrington & Fluffybutt 1-555-DIGNITY.
Text graphic against a sunny blue sky background. The text says "Lessons from Summer" followed by "Don't settle for people who block your sunshine."
Two brown spiral notebooks, one open and one closed with a pen on top. Text: Purchase your YMHC notebook and let people know you support youth in Canada. YMHC.NGO.
A person in a straw hat reading a book while lying in a hammock. Text: Embrace the Season of Reading. Reading in the summer provides significant mental, emotional, and academic benefits.
A hand holding a smartphone displaying the text: Summer is calling and it's bringing sun, sand, sleep, sightseeing, and more.
Text on a blue-to-yellow gradient background reads: “Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August.”
Watercolor illustration with two flamingos, a rainbow, and flowers. Text reads: Summer. A time to feel the warmth, watch the sunsets & live happy. Small bird logo in top corner reads: The Chirp.
Text in a watercolor purple circle: Being told you're appreciated is one of the simplest yet most incredible things you can ever hear.