Mental Illness Resources

*Mental health disorders account for over 50% of the total disease burden in youth

*Led by depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia

*Almost 1 in 4 youth aged 12-25 years experience a mental disorder in any year

*% of Mental Illnesses that presents by age 24: 75%

*% of Youth with illness who access treatment for mental illness: 25%

eMental Health– ementalhealth.ca – Search for mental health services, help and support anywhere in Canada
Mind Check– mindcheck.ca – Check out how you are feeling; connect with resources, support, education, and self-care tools.
Mind Your Mind– mindyourmind.ca – Search for facts and strategies for mental health and wellness, interactive tools for education and managing wellness.
Teen Mental Health– teenmentalhealth.org – Tools & resources to help educate yourself on mental illness
Kelty Mental Health– keltymentalhealth.ca – Resource center for mental illness and substance use, linking youth with support options, education, and tips to healthy living

Here to Help– heretohelpbc.ca – For self-help resources for mental health and substance use from BC Partners for Mental Health
Anxiety BC Youth– youth.anxietybc.com – Collection of self-help guides offering step-by-step advice on dealing with anxiety and related symptoms.
Walk Along: Your journey to Mental Wellness– https://www.walkalong.ca/ – Your online mental health companion to map and track your journey, a collection of tips and self-help resources for mental health.

Healthy Minds App– problem solving tool to help deal with emotions and stress and keep your mind healthy
Mind Your Mood– easy to use app that allows you to track your moods securely on your phone
MindShift– tool to help you cope and manage your anxiety
BoosterBuddy– tool to help you improve your mental health