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Mental Health app to help B.C. youth
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It doesn’t matter if you’re in Campbell River or Nelson, support is at the touch of your finger.
Youth around B.C. now have faster, easier access to mental health and substance use services and supports through the new Foundry BC app.
It offers people aged 12 to 24 and their caregivers access to services through their mobile device or an online web portal: www.foundrybc.ca/virtual
Services offered through the app and web portal include drop-in and scheduled counselling, primary care, peer support and group sessions.
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OTTAWA, ON, May 7, 2021 /CNW/ - The Minister of Indigenous Services, Marc Miller, issued the following statement today: Mental Health Week, and Child and Youth Mental Health Day are about celebrating, protecting and promoting mental health. More than ever, the COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us of the crucial importance of taking care of our mental wellness.
We know that people of all ages and backgrounds are experiencing unprecedented stress and feelings of anxiety related to the pandemic. Forty per cent of Canadians say their mental health has deteriorated since the onset of the pandemic. If you feel that way, you are not alone.
From: Indigenous Services Canada
Mental Health Week, and Child and Youth Mental Health Day are about celebrating, protecting and promoting mental health. More than ever, the COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us of the crucial importance of taking care of our mental wellness.
“Mental Health Week, and Child and Youth Mental Health Day are about celebrating, protecting and promoting mental health. More than ever, the COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us of the crucial importance of taking care of our mental wellness.
We know that people of all ages and backgrounds are experiencing unprecedented stress and feelings of anxiety related to the pandemic. Forty per cent of Canadians say their mental health has deteriorated since the onset of the pandemic. If you feel that way, you are not alone.
Child and Youth Mental Health Day: Joint statement
Minister of Children’s Services Rebecca Schulz and Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Jason Luan issued the following joint statement on National Child and Youth Mental Health Day:
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“Observed on May 7 each year, National Child and Youth Mental Health Day is a reminder of the powerful impact each and every one of us can have on the young people in our lives.
“Through meaningful conversations and connections, caring adults can support children and youth as they process feelings and emotions and learn to navigate the complex world we live in. This is especially important now, as we all work to adapt to a changing environment during the pandemic.