Self-Injury

The Self-Injury Outreach and Support website provides helpful information, resources and online videos about self injury.  Thanks for sharing this information, Diana!

http://www.sioutreach.org/

Addiction, Mental Health and Crisis Service -Here 24 Seven

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Here 24 Seven is an addiction, mental health and crisis service with call anytime access.
If you know someone who:

• doesn't know where or how to get help
• feels hopeless
• withdraws from friends and family
• threatens to or talks about hurting or killing themselves or others
• increases alcohol or drug use
• engages in reckless behaviours
• is in need of support for addictions and/or mental health
• feels rage or uncontrolled anger
• sees no reason for living
• feels trapped, like there is no way out
• has dramatic mood changes
• feels anxious, agitated or unable to sleep

Helping Kids Cope with Grief

TVO Parents provides information on Helping Kids Cope with Grief.  A loss for a child can be very painful and their reactions often depend on their cognitive level and understanding of the finality of death.

Thank you, Regina for sharing!

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Books about Anxiety

I have been asked about books about anxiety and came across PlayDrMom's Favourite Books About Anxiety.  I am familiar with a few of the books mentioned.  Let me know what you think!
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Beyond Anxiety

 Beyond Anxiety is an article by Margaret Paul from Huff Post:  GPS for the Soul.  It that talks about possible physical and emotional causes of anxiety.

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Mental Health Treatment for Teens

The article "5 Signs Your Teen Needs Mental Health Treatment" by Jared Friedman identifies possible signs to look for in teens who may be struggling with depression, ADHD, ADD, bipolar disorder, anxiety and more.

http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2013/09/21/5-signs-your-teen-needs-mental-health-treatment/

Making a Difference....Mental Health

Child and Youth Mental Health Website

Making a Difference is an educator's guide to child and youth mental health problems.

How Full Is Your Bucket? For Kids

This is a great book by Tom Rath that explains to children how being kind not only helps other people, but helps them as well.   Have you filled a bucket today?

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Supporting Minds

An educator's guide to promoting student's health and well being.

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