Young People

Mental health matters at every age. Mental health and substance use problems affect children and youth, but the right care and support can help young people build important life skills and thrive as they transition into adulthood.

Connecting with Youth

 

Author: FamilySmart

 

Caring, connected relationships are a big deal to young people and it impacts their mental health. We asked young people, "How would you like adults to talk to you about your mental health?" This is what they said.

For Youth

Depression and anxiety problems may be difficult, but you don't have to deal with them on your own. In this series, learn more about depression and anxiety, and see how you can find help and feel better.

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If you have someone in your family with a mental illness, you may be wondering what is going on.…

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Ajeet Gill, SAYMH youth ambassador Reprinted from the "Youth Facing Health Inequities" issue of Visions Journal, 2020, 15 (3), p. 39 So Read more
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