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Videos

Check out the following videos and information provided by Calgary Mental Health Association to help explain why you might be feeling certain stresses and emotions. For more information on these topics visit Youth Smart.

Mental Illness

Self Harm

Depression

Thoughts Of Suicide

Anxiety

Other things you can do to help manage your stress:

Get plenty of rest and sleep.
Eat healthy and drink water.
Make time for yourself – put aside at least 30 minutes a day to do something you enjoy.
Practice deep breathing.
Play sports, try yoga or exercise.
Do something creative.
Read.
Listen to music or play an instrument.
Spend time with a pet.
Think positively.
Laugh, keep a good sense of humor.
Leave a stressful situation.
Manage your time.
Try to stay organized.
Talk to someone.
Ask for help.

For a detailed explanation about consent and what it means watch the following video:

Youth Websites

If you have a question about mental health or any related issues, the following links are great resources:

Canadian Mental Health Association
Builds awareness and provides education, advocacy and support for individuals and families living with mental illness, a loss by suicide or addiction. Information and resources for mental health, suicide bereavement and addiction.

Teen Mental Health
A source of evidence-based resources & information for youth, parents, educators & healthcare providers.

Mind Your Mind
Mindyourmind is a space for youth and young adults (14-24) to find support when going through tough times.

Kids Help Phone
To reach a Kids Help Phone professional counsellor, kids, teens and young adults, from any community in Canada, can call or go online 24 hours a day, 365 day a year. From trouble with homework, to dealing with loss and grief, to thoughts of suicide, kids can talk to Kids Help Phone about anything. Professional counsellors provide anonymous, confidential and non-judgmental support.

ConnecTeen
ConnecTeen is a confidential peer support service for youth in Calgary and area. We know that there are some things you can’t talk to an adult about or there is just something your friends don’t get about you. We can connect you with a peer who understands your unique perspective and can help talk you though your issues. We don’t judge. We are here to listen. Our service is confidential and anonymous so no one needs to know you contacted us.

Woods Homes (Online Chat)
Online counselling support from 9am to 10pm MST, 7 days a week!

Kids Health
A safe, private place for teens who need honest, accurate information and advice about health, emotions, and life. Kids Health is accessible 24 hours a day so you can get the doctor-approved information you need to make educated decisions — or help a friend who needs advice.

Check-Up From The Neck-Up
This simple, online, private, mental health check-up can identify some symptoms of depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder so you can get help if you need it. You can also learn more about mood disorders and find resources to help yourself, your family members, or friends.

Indigenous Resources

Aspen Family And Community Network Society
Aspen Family and Community Network Society helping people create better lives for children, youth and families through programs that are culturally appropriate.

Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth
The Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth has been an influential not-for profit organization in Calgary since 2001. USAY strives to provide essential programming and services to Calgary’s Aboriginal youth between the ages of twelve and twenty-nine.

Promoting Life-skills in Aboriginal Youth (PLAY)
The Promoting Life-skills in Aboriginal Youth (PLAY) program partners with more than 85 First Nations communities and urban Aboriginal organizations across Canada to deliver safe, fun and educational programming for Aboriginal children and youth.

Addictions

Above The Influence
Every teen’s life is filled with pressure, some of it good, some of it bad. Our goal is to help teens stand up to negative pressures, or influences. The more aware you are of the influences around you, the better prepared you will be to face them, including the pressure to use drugs and alcohol. We’re not telling you how to live your life, but we are giving you another perspective and the latest facts. You need to make your own smart decisions.

Drugs Not For Me
Every teen’s life is filled with pressure, some of it good, some of it bad. Our goal is to help teens stand up to negative pressures, or influences. The more aware you are of the influences around you, the better prepared you will be to face them, including the pressure to use drugs and alcohol. We’re not telling you how to live your life, but we are giving you another perspective and the latest facts. You need to make your own smart decisions.

Talk About Alcohol
What is alcohol? How does it affect young people? Which laws should you know about? Knowing the score will help you to make your own decisions about alcohol in the future.

Teen Challenge
Teen Challenge is a residential alcohol and drug addiction faith-based program with centres located in Alberta, Atlantic Canada, Saskatchewan and Ontario. We offer help and hope to those struggling with alcoholism and/or addiction to other drugs. Addicts, alcoholics, their family and friends, begin their restoration at Teen Challenge.

Drink Wise
If you choose to drink alcohol, not knowing what you’re drinking, letting others mix your drinks, or not pacing yourself when you drink are just a few of the things that can lead to a dangerous situation. Knowing the facts and making responsible choices can prevent this medical emergency from happening.

DrugRehab.com
DrugRehab.com is a web resource that provides information and support to people fighting addiction and related mental health disorders. Readers can learn about risks of various substances, the latest approaches to treatment and real stories of recovery.

AddictionCenter
A web guide that connects teens struggling with addiction to treatment options, as well as provide valuable information about preventing substance dependence.

Rehab Spot-Binge Drinking: The Dangers of Rapid Alcohol Consumption
A web guide that helps teenagers affected by an addiction learn about alcohol abuse and binge drinking treatment.

Bullying

Get Help-Bullying
If you’re a victim of bullying or abuse, call trained staff at any time of day, or chat online from noon to 8 pm. Online chats and calls to the helpline are anonymous.

Dealing With Bullying
Find out more about bullying and useful tools to help.

Stop a Bully
Allows any student who is a victim or witness of bullying and cyberbullying to be able to safely report the details to school officials.

Understanding Bullying
Get the facts and understand the problem.

Bullying: Kids Help Phone
What to do, how to help, reaching out.

Erase Bullying
What is bullying? Learn about the different types, the risk factors, and the effects.

Cyber Bullying
Resources and Videos

Eating Disorders

National Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are serious illnesses, not lifestyle choices. In fact, anorexia has the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. The National Eating Disorder Association provides programs and services to give families the support they need to find answers for these life-threatening illnesses.

National Eating Disorder Information Centre
The National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) is a non-profit organization that provides information and resources on eating disorders and food and weight preoccupation.

Internet Safety

Online Safety
Tips for remaining safe on the internet.

Internet Safety Tips
Stay safe on the internet.

Interacting Online
Information and tools to assist in safe internet activity.

Don’t Get Sextorted
Download and send these texts.

LGBTQ Resources

Calgary Outlink
Calgary Outlink: The Centre for Gender & Sexual Diversity strives to create a healthy community for LGBTTIQQ2SAA* individuals. We provide a safe community space equipped with support services, education opportunities, a support line, and access to resources.

The Trevor Project
A US site providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.

Romantic Relationships

Love Good Bad Ugly
Dating and being in love can be exciting – but at times it can be totally confusing. This site helps you work out where your relationship is at – whether it’s good, bad, or ugly.

Self-Injury

Self-Injury Outreach And Support
Information, resources, and online videos for anyone who has self-injured, who has recovered, or who knows someone who self-injures. This includes information and resources for families, romantic partners, friends, teachers and mental health and medical professionals.

A Forever Recovery
Information for parents, caregivers and teens, including myths and facts, signs and symptoms as well as help and coping options.

Suicide Prevention

Distress Centre
Distress Centre Calgary (DCC) ensures everyone has a place to turn to in a time of crisis by providing 24 hour crisis support, professional counselling and 211 referrals – all at no cost. It’s not up to us to define what the crisis is–it’s different for everyone. We don’t judge. We’re here to listen and connect you with the help you need.

More Than Sad
More Than Sad is a program of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention that provides education about factors that put youth at risk for suicide, in particular depression and other mental disorders.

Reach Out
Every year ReachOut.com helps hundreds of thousands of people under 25 tackle everything from finding motivation to getting through really tough times. You can access ReachOut.com no matter where you are, with tools and tips for making everyday life a little easier.

Sexual Abuse

Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre (SKCAC)
A collaborative in approach and innovative in spirit. We are a not-for-profit organization – in alliance with the Calgary Police Service, Calgary Region Children’s Services, Alberta Health Services, Alberta Justice Calgary Crown Prosecutors’ Office, the RCMP, Alberta Education, The University of Calgary and Treaty 7 – that aims to set new standards for providing a strategic, effective and proven approach to child abuse.

Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse- CCASA
Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse is the primary sexual assault and sexual abuse crisis and education service provider for Calgary and surrounding areas.

Sexual Health

Sex Germs
If left untreated, STIs can have lasting effects on your health and fertility. Learn about STIs, how to get tested and treated, talking to your partner and how to minimize your risk.

Teen Pregnancy

Preg Care
The Calgary Pregnancy Care Centre is a non-profit agency offering assistance for anyone facing an unplanned pregnancy or experiencing post abortion stress.

Terra Centre
Pregnant or parenting teens are offered a non-judgmental environment where they can explore their pregnancy options and determine their most immediate need for support.

Youth Links