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What is mental health

Mental health is a range of thoughts, feelings and experiences that make up your overall mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. Your mental health can be impacted by … See more

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Healthy relationships vs. unhealthy relationships

WEBIn healthy relationships between intimate partners (however you define them), everyone can feel safe, respected and accepted for who they are. In unhealthy …

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Kids Help Phone’s Wheel of Well-Being

WEB1. The relationships segment of the wheel includes things such as: your connections to friends, family, community and others. your connection in an intimate …

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Am I experiencing depression

WEBDepression is a common mental disorder that can leave people experiencing low mood for an extended period of time. It can affect people of all ages and impact all …

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30+ videos & mental health activities for kids

WEBAlice: Getting Unstuck – English (mindyourmind) Fight Flight Freeze – A Guide for Kids (EN/FR) (Anxiety Canada) Caretoons (Anxiety Canada) Health Games & …

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Desiree Mckenzie on poetry and mental health

WEBDesiree Mckenzie (she/her) is a spoken word poet and teaching artist with a passion for storytelling. Kids Help Phone had the chance to connect with Desiree about …

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On identifying as 2SLGBTQ+ and coming out

WEBIf you’re thinking about coming out, it’s crucial to learn about ways to protect yourself so you’re prepared in case you face any challenges. It may help to have: …

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Video: What are feelings + how to feel them

WEBOn this page, you can watch an animated video about emotions, including why it’s important to allow yourself to experience them, how you can work with them and …

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What is body image and why is it important

WEBBody image is a whole-person experience. Having a healthy body image goes beyond what’s reflected in the mirror. It includes having compassion for yourself …

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Masturbation: The facts

WEBMasturbation is when a person stimulates (excites) their own genitals (e.g. clitoris, vagina, penis, etc.) in a way that feels good. Many people masturbate by …

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Mental health chats with friends: You’re not alone

WEBSometimes, it can be hard figure out why you feel the way you do and find comfort in talking to others about what’s going on. In the videos below, join five friends in …

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How to talk to a partner about sexual health

WEBtell your partner (s) this is a confidential conversation. let them know why you’re having the discussion (e.g. to learn more about each other’s sexual health in …

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Get support with these mental health resources

WEBKids Help Phone is always open, offering young people across Canada mental health support and a non-judgmental space to Feel Out Loud. To learn more about mental …

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How to teach young people emotional self-regulation

WEBUnderstanding emotions. Describe and label emotions when you or the young person are feeling them, so they learn to connect the word with the feeling. To help …

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Family abuse: What it is and how to identify it

WEBtouching a young person’s genitals or making them touch an adult’s genitals. having sex or trying to have sex with a young person. taking off a young person’s …

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Stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination

WEBreligion. sexual orientation. etc. Stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination often come from: inequalities in society. ideas learned about other people/groups from …

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Eating disorders: Important things to know

WEBstomach pain or ongoing troubles with digestion. irregular heart rate. tooth pain or other dental issues. low red blood count and/or a lack of important nutrients. …

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Safety Planning Guide: 20+ resources for youth

WEBKids Help Phone’s Safety Planning Guide has free information, tips and tools you can use to navigate unsafe situations. On this page, you can explore ways to create …

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