Web Resources
The tables below provide some recommended websites for parents and students to find helpful information related to mental health.
- AboutKidsHealth - a health education resource for children, youth and caregivers that is approved by health care providers at the Hospital for Sick Children. Mental health resources cover well-being, anxiety disorders, mood disorders and more.
- Anxiety Canada - a website for youth and parents to access resources, information and interactive tools for coping with stress and anxiety.
- Children's Mental Health Ontario - information and resources for parents, children and youth, as well as teachers and mental health professionals.
- Durham Region Health Department - resources for parents to promote health and wellbeing.
- e Mental Health - a directory to find mental health resources and help in your area.
- Durham Talking about Mental Illness (TAMI) Coalition - this local website provides resources and information for parents, teachers and students.
- Reaching In - Reaching Out - resiliency resources for parents.
- School Mental Health Ontario is an intermediary organization that works together with Ontario school districts to support student mental health. Their website provides evidence-based information and resources relevant to your specific role, whether you're a parent/family member, student, educator, system or school leader, school mental health professional or other school staff
- Anxiety Canada - a website for youth and parents to access resources, information and interactive tools for coping with stress and anxiety.
- Be Safe app - download this app and be informed on the mental health help available in Durham Region. It allows youth to make a safety plan and helps make decisions about appropriate help in a crisis.
- COVID-19 Youth Mental Health Resource Hub
- Kids Help Phone - information on a variety of mental health topics and social issues; confidential phone and web counselling for youth up to age 20.
- Mind Your Mind - a website for youth and young adults to access resources and interactive tools for mental health and wellness.
- My Tool Kit - an interactive online resource that uses videos, mobile apps and education modules for youth.
- School Mental Health Ontario
- TAMI
Resiliency is the ability to handle life's ups and downs in positive ways; the ability to deal with disappointments and bounce back from challenges. Individuals develop skills for resilience when they are successfully engaged in school activities, have opportunities to develop positive relationship skills, and strengthen their confidence in problem solving. Adults, including parents and teachers, play an important role in helping a student engage in the school environment and access resources needed for success and wellbeing.
The following resources from Durham Region Health Department can help your children or teens become resilient: