Youth Mental Health Canada

May 5 marks the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people, also known as Red Dress Day.

#MMIWG2S #indigenous #indigenousyouth #firstnations #metis #inuit #everychildmatters #truthandreconciliation #mentalhealth #ymhc

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Two-Spirit People.

#MMIWG2S #indigenous #indigenousyouth #firstnations #metis #inuit #mentalhealth #everychildmatters #ymhc

Mom, we've hired a few people to fill-in for you while you relax on Mother's Day.
#mentalhealthhumor #funnymemes #copingwithhumor #humorheals #ymhc

Being trans is not a choice. Being a refugee is not a choice. Being queer is not a choice. Being disabled is not a choice. Discriminating against people is a choice.

#LGBTQ #pride #loveislove #lgbtqsupport #mentalhealth #intersectional #intersectionalitymatters #equity #discrimination #stigma #disabilityawareness #ymhc

What mental health treatment also includes: self-care habits, healthy boundaries, coping skills, and participation in community activities.

#mentalhealth #mentalwellness #selfcare #healthyhabits #copingskills #wellness #mentalhealthawareness #studentwellbeing #ymhc

The four agreements: don't make assumptions, don't take anything personally, be impeccable with your word, always do your best. By don Miguel Ruiz

#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #selflove #wellness #mentalwellbeing #ymhc

As a therapist I can say confidently, that while therapy is helpful, what most people really need is money. By @caitiehannan
#intersectional #intersectionalitymatters #mentalhealth #socialjustice #equity #mentalhealthmatters #ymhc #therapy #financialwellness

My device. I don't ever have to recharge my device. It recharges me. By Leunig
#motivation #inspiration #positivevibes #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #hope #ymhc #nature #mindfulness

"Until the great mass of the people shall be filled with the sense of responsibility for each other's welfare, social justice can never be attained." - Helen Keller
#intersectional #intersectionalitymatters #mentalhealth #socialjustice #humanrights #equity #stigma #ymhc

Sending love to people who are struggling, feel hopeless, or are having difficulty asking for help.

#mentalhealth #support #kindness #compassion #mentalhealthmatters #selfcare #hope #communitycare #youmatter #ymhc

The booklet incorporates the feelings wheel, a tool that enhances emotional literacy by connecting feelings with thoughts, physical sensations, and behaviors. https://ymhc.me/printables

#feelings #emotions #emotionalawareness #emotionalhealth #selfawareness #mentalhealth #ymhc

Gentle reminders: for when the world feels frightening.

#healthyhabits #boundaries #healthyboundaries #emotions #feelings #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #ymhc

Can you imagine waking up...knowing that 40 or 50 expectations are going to be placed on you that you have difficulty meeting...If I was that kid I wouldn't go out of bed. By Dr. Ross Greene

#studentmentalhealth #studentwellbeing #mentalhealthawareness #schoolmentalhealth #youthmentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #teachers #ymhc #drrossgreene

What a wonderful thought it is that some of the best days of our lives haven't happened yet. By Anne Frank

#motivation #inspiration #positivevibes #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #hope #ymhc #annefrank #optimism #future

Having compassion and empathy for why someone behaves the way they do based on their experiences, never means you have to tolerate the behavior or hold space for it. By @maryamhasnaa

#selfcare #selflove #boundaries #healthyboundaries #selfcompassion #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #compassion #ymhc

Be a messenger of hope. Every handmade heart sent by volunteers carries encouragement. [https://ymhc.me/hearts](https://ymhc.me/hearts)
#HearttoHeart #HearttoHeartCampaign #SewingHope #HandmadeHearts #HeartsForHope #YouMatter #MentalHealthSupport #CommunityCare #ymhc

What's a new habit you started that has genuinely improved your life?
#healthyhabits #boundaries #emotions #feelings #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #ymhc #selfcare #wellness

Mental Health Warning Signs
#feelings #emotions #emotionalawareness #emotionalhealth #selfawareness #warningsigns #bodyscan #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #ymhc #stress #anxiety

Be kind to yourself it's hard to be happy when someone keeps picking on you. By @katieillustrated
#kindness #kindnessmatters #compassion #empathy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #ymhc #communitycare #bekind #kindnessiseverything

My therapist: I feel like you're making a lot of progress! Me, thinking about all the secrets I keep from her because I don't want her to judge me: yes.

#mentalhealthhumor #therapy #funnymemes #copingwithhumor #mentalhealth #humorheals #therapymemes #ymhc

Volunteers who craft and send hearts make a national impact. Students receive them as reminders that they are part of a caring community. https://ymhc.me/hearts

#HearttoHeart #HearttoHeartCampaign #HandmadeHearts #CommunityCare #CompassionInAction #StudentWellBeing #YouthMentalHealth #ymhc

A cycle breaker is someone who grew up without an example of the life they wanted or needed, and fought like hell to build that life later. By @nate_postlethwait

#motivation #cyclebreaker #traumahealing #resilience #inspiration #mentalhealth #hope #wellness #generationaltrauma #ymhc

Thank you, Janey Dickinson, for creating this video for YMHC and Red Dress Day.

#MMIW #MMIWG2S #reddress #reddressday #indigenous #indigenouswomen #indigenousgirls #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #ymhc

Every flower that ever bloomed went through a lot of dirt to get there!

#resilience #adversity #copingskills #wellbeing #copingstrategies #courage #strengthbased #mentalhealth #ymhc

There is a kid waiting to bust through your school doors tomorrow morning, eager to have positive interaction with an adult. Welcome them with open arms and a smile. By Teacher Emily Paschall

#studentmentalhealth #studentwellbeing #schoolmentalhealth #youthmentalhealth #teachers #education #schoolcommunity #ymhc #emilypaschall

Volunteer your creativity. YMHC Heart to Heart campaign.

https://ymhc.me/hearts

#hearttoheart #hearttoheartcampaign #sewinghope #handmadehearts #heartsforhope #mentalhealthsupport #communitycare #compassioninaction #ymhc

When kids are anxious in the classroom, they might have a hard time focusing on the lesson and ignoring the worried thoughts overtaking their brains.

#anxiety #anxietyawareness #studentmentalhealth #schoolanxiety #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #teachers #education #ymhc

Child and Youth Mental Health Matters
#studentmentalhealth #studentwellbeing #mentalhealthawareness #schoolmentalhealth #mentalwellness #youthmentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #students #teachers #ymhc

Knitting, crocheting, or sewing can become powerful tools of advocacy. Volunteers help YMHC reach more students with tangible support. https://ymhc.me/hearts

#HearttoHeart #HearttoHeartCampaign #SewingHope #HandmadeHearts #HeartsForHope #YouMatter #MentalHealthSupport #CommunityCare #CompassionInAction #ymhc

Today is Child and Youth Mental Health Day. This day reminds us that when young people feel seen, heard, and supported, their mental health improves.
#studentmentalhealth #studentwellbeing #mentalhealthawareness #schoolmentalhealth #mentalwellness #youthmentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #students #teachers #ymhc

Online Certificate Course Youth Wellness Action Plan (YWAP). Learn to support every student's well-being with comprehensive strategies. [https://ymhc.ngo/ywap](https://ymhc.ngo/ywap)
#ywap #onlinecourse #professionaldevelopment #teachers #educators #wellness #studentmentalhealth #actionplan #proactive #ymhc

Nervous system regulators: rest, sing, walk, yawn, dance, laugh, nature, journal, stretch, meditate, gratitude, safe people.

#selfcare #wellness #mentalhealth #selfcaretips #mentalwellness #selfcompassion #wellbeing #communitycare #ymhc

What to do if you are anxious at school: practice relaxation techniques, talk about feelings with trusted adults, and create a supportive routine. https://ymhc.ngo/workbooks

#anxiety #anxietyawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #stress #mentalwellness #emotionalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #studentmentalhealth #ymhc

My favorite teacher wasn't my favorite because of the subject she taught. It was because of the way she made every student feel.
#studentmentalhealth #studentwellbeing #mentalhealthawareness #schoolmentalhealth #mentalwellness #youthmentalhealth #students #teachers #ymhc