Mindful Edge Interactive Web-Based Resources for Youth
Stressed Teens: https://www.stressedteens.com/stressed-teens/ Teen’s Health Stress & Coping Centre: http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/center/stress-center.html?WT.ac=ctg/ Anxiety Canada https://www.anxietycanada.com/learn-about-anxiety/anxiety-in-youth/ Teen’s Health Stress & Coping Centre https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/center/stress-center.html |
Mindfulness for Teens: Discovering Your Inner Strength http://mindfulnessforteens.com/
How Mindfulness Helps Musicians Perform – Research and Techniques https://www.mindfulleader.org/blog/58707-how-mindfulness-helps-musicians
Mindfulness in the World Slides Flipbook https://heyzine.com/flip-book/f69e030de5.html
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Mindfulness for Teens: Free Downloadable Practices https://www.mindfulnessforteens.com/guided-meditations
How Meditation Changes the Brain https://mindworks.org/blog/how-meditation-changes-the-brain/
How Nature Benefits Mental Health https://blog.ontarioparks.ca/mental-health-benefits-outdoors/#:~:text=Stress%20is%20relieved%20within%20minutes,dopamine%20production%2C%20which%20promotes%20happiness
The Body Knows What the Mind Has Not Yet Realized http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=29&v=1wV93xJmUyk |
Window of Tolerance – How it can help you deal with stress Understanding your window of tolerance for stress
Definition of Coherent Breathing www.breath-body-mind.com/
Which Animal Are You Like When You Are Angry? https://www.playbuzz.com/pipermckenna10/what-animal-are-you-like-when-youre-angry
The Golden Rule (The Ethic of Reciprocity) https://www.scarboromissions.ca/golden-rule/understanding-the-golden-rule
Counselling Resources for Teens, Parents and Educators in Toronto
Toronto Counselling Centre for Teens
How Nature Benefits Mental Health
National Eating Disorder Information Centre
F.E.A.S.T. – Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment for Eating Disorders https://feast-ed.org/feast-30-days/ – A comprehensive list of resources for parents in their search to help their loved one.
A video on how to talk to a loved one about an eating disorder – https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/resource-center/
Eating disorder treatment options and resources – https://onlinemftprograms.com/eating-disorder-treatment-and-resource-guide/
The fear of fat: The real elephant in the room https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXGwJevjOfs
Eating disorders https://www.edcatalogue.com/im-hiding-please-see-unmasking-shame/
Award-Winning Short Films on Many Topics
Fighting Illness WindUP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efGqe1j3RNkht
Mood Problems – Anxiety and Depression
Kids Help Phone: A 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support by phone or text to young people across Canada. KHP has an excellent resource library! https://kidshelpphone.ca/
Anxiety Canada: A leader in developing free online, self-help, and evidence-based resources on anxiety. https://www.anxietycanada.com/
The Child Mind Institute: An excellent resource centre with a search function (link below) for any mental health issue including anxiety and depression. Find out more and learn how to talk to your child about your concerns around their mental health. https://childmind.org/resources/
LGBTQ2S Youth – Toronto Resources
Supporting Our Youth (SOY): An organization that offers programs, groups, housing for LGBT2SQ youth 29 years and under in the Greater Toronto Area. SOY Virtual Bulletin Board (padlet.com) Calendar of events and programs
The 519: A leader in programs and services for LGBT2SQ youth and families. https://www.the519.org/programs/
Central Toronto Youth Services: CTYS is a community mental health centre in downtown Toronto that offers several group program options for LGBT2SQ youth. https://ctys.org/services-programs/groups/
Friends of Ruby: https://www.friendsofruby.ca
LGBTQ Relationships Baby: https://www.shortoftheweek.com/2020/09/18/baby-2/
10 TED talks for teens Ted Talks For Teens
Vaping and Substance Abuse
Drug Free Kids Canada: A national charity dedicated to educating youth and parents about substances. Click on the link for information on all kinds of substances used: https://www.drugfreekidscanada.org/talk/dfk-parenting-resources/
Vaping: Information for Youth https://truthaboutvaping.ca/youth/
Grief and Loss
Bereaved Families Of Toronto A local organization that provides support groups for children, youth, and adults dealing with grief and loss. https://bfotoronto.ca/