Our Impact
In 2023, YMHC solidified its framework to enhance mental health education, support, and resources, aligning with Strategy 2023 goals. We've made significant strides in empowering youth, families, educators, and communities through our comprehensive online peer support services, educational materials, and workshops.
Our Story
Since 2013, Youth Mental Health Canada (YMHC) has empowered students, families, educators, community workers, and mental health professionals with the provision of educational resources focused on mental wellness, resilience, strength, and hope. We also provide mental health and wellness education with professional workshops, presentations, and training courses.
YMHC is a not-for-profit, charitable community-based organization, offering essential, accessible, and meaningful resources to support the most important role of all –encouraging the healthy growth of young people. YMHC provides the tools needed to meet the challenges of education, health, and life.
What Makes Us Unique?
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Educator-Developed Support
Our resources are created by educators who understand the unique needs of students and the education system.
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Evidence-Based Solutions
Our resources are backed by research, providing you with reliable and effective tools for mental wellness.
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Affordable and Immediate
Access low-cost resources that can be implemented right away, giving you practical solutions for your mental health needs.
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International Best Practices
Our resources incorporate the latest strategies and approaches from around the world, ensuring you receive the most effective support available.
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Multiple Formats and Languages
Choose from print, digital, or photocopiable resources in English, French, and Chinese (soon available), making it easy to find the format that works best for you.
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Marketplace for Mental Health
Explore our online marketplace to conveniently purchase a wide range of mental health and wellness resources.
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Giving Back
In 2023, YMHC donated over $100,000 worth of mental wellness workbooks and training courses through the generous support of the Tachane Foundation and Make Hope Happen campaign donors.
We have been able to support the following places with our mental wellness resources.
- Almost 500 Public Libraries in Ontario through the Ontario Library Association
- 100 Indigenous organizations across Canada
- 100 Universities across Canada
- 72 school boards across Ontario
- Supported local community organizations with print workbooks
Wellness Workbooks and Guidebooks
Motivated by the fact that approximately 446 youth aged 10 to 24 die by suicide every year in Canada, the third highest youth suicide rate in the industrialized world, YMHC produces youth mental wellness tools and resources in order to place them in the hands of those who need them. All workbooks have been peer-reviewed by mental health professionals.
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Supporting Students with School Phobia: A Guidebook for Families and Schools
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Mental Wellness Workbook (2nd Edition)
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In This Together: My Life During a Global Pandemic
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Beneath the Surface (2nd Edition)
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Sources of Support for Mental Wellness (2nd Edition)
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Sources of Strength for Mental Wellness (2nd Edition)
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YMHC Workshops & Presentations
YMHC offers workshops and presentations to students from elementary to postsecondary school, and to parents/caregivers. YMHC also offers certificate training courses for school staff and employees in a variety of educational, workplace and community settings.
Resource Subscription Service
Join the YMHC Mental Health Resource Subscription Service today and unlock a world of exclusive benefits designed to support your mental wellness journey! This unique service is perfect for families, educators, and mental health professionals who are passionate about fostering a positive mental health environment for themselves and others.
Support YMHC
Contribute to our fundraising campaign for suicide prevention strategies in education and programs that focus on youth mental health issues in Canada. You can support us by contributing in many ways to YMHC and the work that we do. Here are some of those ways:
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Training course on school-wide strategies to su...
School phobia, avoidance, and absence are some of the most pressing issues in youth mental health and suicide prevention.With the YMHC School Phobia Training Course, you gain the knowledge and...
Training course on school-wide strategies to su...
School phobia, avoidance, and absence are some of the most pressing issues in youth mental health and suicide prevention.With the YMHC School Phobia Training Course, you gain the knowledge and...
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YMHC推出中文版心理健康工作手册《表象之下》
加拿大青少年心理健康中心(YMHC)很荣幸地宣布,我们的特色心理健康资源《表象之下:创意日志练习手册(第二版)》中文版。这是YMHC首次推出中文版书籍,旨在为加拿大的华语社区提供更好的服务,为他们提供专门用于改善心理健康和福祉的互动工具和资源。 关于工作手册 《表象之下:创意日志练习手册(第二版)》是一本以证据为基础、充满力量和希望的互动式心理健康工作手册。它旨在帮助读者深入自己的内心世界,掌握自己的健康、幸福、教育、生活和未来。通过创造性的日记练习,这本工作手册引导读者表达、反思和理解自己及其情绪,并探索与心理健康和幸福相关的深层问题。 内容包括自我意识的实践活动、冰山理论、辩证行为疗法中关于智慧头脑和问题解决的活动、了解谈话疗法表面下的内容、文化认同、获得成功、认知行为疗法中的活动以及自我保健策略。这本工作手册由谢丽尔-博斯韦尔(Sheryl Boswell)撰写,她利用自己在教育和心理健康方面的丰富经验,为读者提供了一套实用的工具和策略,帮助读者建立支持、力量和韧性的源泉。 为什么要推出中文版? 在当今全球化的世界中,语言不应成为获取心理健康资源的障碍。通过提供具有文化敏感性的多语言资源,YMHC 致力于打破这一障碍。中文版的推出不仅使这一宝贵的资源更易于获取,也体现了我们对文化多样性和包容性的承诺。 数字版和机构版 为了满足个人和机构的不同需求,《表象之下:创意日志练习手册(第二版)》有两种格式: 个人数字版: 具有交互式可填写字段,供个人在线使用和反思。 机构版可复印许可证: 授予学校、社区组织和企业在其社区内无限制印刷和分发的权利,以便更广泛地分享和使用。 支持 YMHC 通过购买本书,您不仅为自己或您的组织获得了宝贵的资源,还支持了 YMHC 加强青少年心理健康教育和福利的使命。本书销售额的一部分将直接捐赠给 YMHC,用于支持我们在加拿大各地开展的心理健康教育、支持和宣传工作。 我们鼓励个人和组织探索我们网站上提供的可复制许可选项,允许合法分享本书内容,进一步促进心理健康意识和教育。 结论 在这个充满挑战的时代,了解和关注自身的心理健康比以往任何时候都更加重要。《表象之下:创意日志练习手册(第二版)》中文版的推出标志着 YMHC 在促进心理健康知识普及和教育方面迈出了重要的一步。我们诚挚地邀请加拿大华人社区、加拿大华人以及任何对心理健康教育感兴趣的个人或组织来阅读这本富有洞察力和启发性的工作手册。 欲了解更多信息,请访问YMHC网站。让我们一起潜入表层,发现自己,建设一个更健康、更包容、更充满希望的未来。
YMHC推出中文版心理健康工作手册《表象之下》
加拿大青少年心理健康中心(YMHC)很荣幸地宣布,我们的特色心理健康资源《表象之下:创意日志练习手册(第二版)》中文版。这是YMHC首次推出中文版书籍,旨在为加拿大的华语社区提供更好的服务,为他们提供专门用于改善心理健康和福祉的互动工具和资源。 关于工作手册 《表象之下:创意日志练习手册(第二版)》是一本以证据为基础、充满力量和希望的互动式心理健康工作手册。它旨在帮助读者深入自己的内心世界,掌握自己的健康、幸福、教育、生活和未来。通过创造性的日记练习,这本工作手册引导读者表达、反思和理解自己及其情绪,并探索与心理健康和幸福相关的深层问题。 内容包括自我意识的实践活动、冰山理论、辩证行为疗法中关于智慧头脑和问题解决的活动、了解谈话疗法表面下的内容、文化认同、获得成功、认知行为疗法中的活动以及自我保健策略。这本工作手册由谢丽尔-博斯韦尔(Sheryl Boswell)撰写,她利用自己在教育和心理健康方面的丰富经验,为读者提供了一套实用的工具和策略,帮助读者建立支持、力量和韧性的源泉。 为什么要推出中文版? 在当今全球化的世界中,语言不应成为获取心理健康资源的障碍。通过提供具有文化敏感性的多语言资源,YMHC 致力于打破这一障碍。中文版的推出不仅使这一宝贵的资源更易于获取,也体现了我们对文化多样性和包容性的承诺。 数字版和机构版 为了满足个人和机构的不同需求,《表象之下:创意日志练习手册(第二版)》有两种格式: 个人数字版: 具有交互式可填写字段,供个人在线使用和反思。 机构版可复印许可证: 授予学校、社区组织和企业在其社区内无限制印刷和分发的权利,以便更广泛地分享和使用。 支持 YMHC 通过购买本书,您不仅为自己或您的组织获得了宝贵的资源,还支持了 YMHC 加强青少年心理健康教育和福利的使命。本书销售额的一部分将直接捐赠给 YMHC,用于支持我们在加拿大各地开展的心理健康教育、支持和宣传工作。 我们鼓励个人和组织探索我们网站上提供的可复制许可选项,允许合法分享本书内容,进一步促进心理健康意识和教育。 结论 在这个充满挑战的时代,了解和关注自身的心理健康比以往任何时候都更加重要。《表象之下:创意日志练习手册(第二版)》中文版的推出标志着 YMHC 在促进心理健康知识普及和教育方面迈出了重要的一步。我们诚挚地邀请加拿大华人社区、加拿大华人以及任何对心理健康教育感兴趣的个人或组织来阅读这本富有洞察力和启发性的工作手册。 欲了解更多信息,请访问YMHC网站。让我们一起潜入表层,发现自己,建设一个更健康、更包容、更充满希望的未来。
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Empowering Canada's Chinese-Speaking Community:...
Youth Mental Health Canada (YMHC) is proud to announce the launch of our signature mental health resource, "Beneath the Surface: A Creative Journaling Workbook (2nd Edition)" in Chinese. This marks...
Empowering Canada's Chinese-Speaking Community:...
Youth Mental Health Canada (YMHC) is proud to announce the launch of our signature mental health resource, "Beneath the Surface: A Creative Journaling Workbook (2nd Edition)" in Chinese. This marks...
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YMHC 2023-2024 Impact Report
YMHC 2023-2024 Impact Report by YMHC Charitable Foundation
YMHC 2023-2024 Impact Report
YMHC 2023-2024 Impact Report by YMHC Charitable Foundation
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