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You are reading this page because you have questions, concerns or curiosity about what mental health and substance use problems really are. This page will hopefully provide some answers for you and guide you to finding help within your community.
Mental health is a state of well-being in which a person:
Does that sound impossible?
You are not alone if you find it hard to feel well all the time, or that you feel like you are struggling with your mental health. No two people are the same, so know that there are others close by who feel the same way you do. There are many different reasons why you might be struggling with mental health... family troubles, body changes, trauma, etc.
Stress, Anxiety and Depression are all common in school aged children and youth. Here are some signs and symptoms that you might be feeling if you are stressed, anxious or depressed:
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms and they are making it hard to get through your day, then it may be time to seek help.
One of the simplest things you can do that can help is to talk to someone about how you are feeling.
Here is a simple list of people and places you can go to for help...
Go to the Community Resources page and select the community you live closest to for supports close to home. You can also go to the Crisis Resources page if you would rather find help outside your community.
Below are some other resources that you may find helpful to get started on your journey.
Helping students cope with stress, anxiety and depression
Learn more about anxiety, stress and depression.Dealing with Depression
Get factual information about depression, learn skills that can help and different ways to access support for anxiety, stress and depression in youth.Suicide Intervention toolkit for youth
Suicide Intervention toolkit for caregivers
68% of respondents (youth) have witnessed youth using alcohol and other drugs in our community.