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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 a number of different things that are … See more

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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 relationship. how you explore and/or express your sexuality. feeling supported by others and offering support back.

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Dealing with an illness: How to cope

Webgoing to your medical appointments and keeping notes. taking medication and doing other treatments as prescribed. participating in decisions about your treatment. asking for help when you need it. eating a nutritious diet. getting enough rest and sleep. avoiding unhealthy activities like smoking and drinking alcohol.

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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 areas of a person’s life, including school, relationships and physical health.There are different types of depression, and they can only be diagnosed by a doctor, psychologist or …

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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 touching, rubbing or doing something else to their genitals to feel sexually excited. They may masturbate with their fingers, their hands, a pillow, sex toys, etc.

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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. thinning hair. fine hair on the face or back. In addition to physical effects, eating disorders can negatively impact the way you feel about yourself.

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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 develop self-regulation, encourage kids to name and talk about their feelings before they get too intense. Avoid promoting the idea that “happy is good.”.

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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 order to practise safer sex) remind your partner (s) they don’t have to share anything until they’re ready. It’s OK to take some time so everyone feels comfortable sharing

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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 and recognizing the strengths and qualities that make you unique beyond your weight, shape or appearance. Body image is also connected to your self-esteem.

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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 & Videos For Kids (AboutKidsHealth) We hope you enjoy these mental health activities for kids! If you’d like more resources or support at any time, you can check out Kids Help …

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Try well-being activities in this games room!

WebKids Help Phone’s games room is a space where you can explore interactive well-being activities to help you build your skills, learn new things and work on your mental and emotional health in a way that feels best for you. You don’t need coins, credits or tokens to play in Kids Help Phone’s games room!

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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 or access safer spaces, take care of yourself and get support. You can also learn how to make your own safety plan (s) and become more familiar with your options in moments of

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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 their group chats discussing mental health topics many of us experience. You may feel supported in what you’re going through right now and/or get some tips for sharing

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Video: What is consent

WebKids Help Phone’s video goes over some basics about consent. However, this information is just the beginning! Before and throughout sexual activity (or any other physical interaction), everyone involved needs to communicate their boundaries and ask about (and respect!) others’ limits. Just because someone gave their consent to do …

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Understanding why it can be hard to reach out for help

WebThere are many valid reasons why you may not have reached out for support, which could include one or a combination of the following: not knowing what support is available or where/how to find it. having a bad experience reaching out for support previously. stigma (being seen/judged negatively based on a personal characteristic like your mental

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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 two of their poems, “Grey” and “Be Okay.”. These poems explore cultural stigma and mental health and highlight the power of art in sharing your story.

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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 health — and view an interpretation of an article about it in American Sign Language (ASL) — you can tap on the button below. Learn more about mental health.

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Quiz: Am I in a healthy relationship

WebQuiz: Am I in a healthy relationship? Published on June 19, 2018. Updated on January 22, 2024. Knowing the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships can help you make decisions when it comes to dating. Take Kids Help Phone’s quiz to learn more! Resource Feedback. Was this page helpful to you?

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