The Pulse on Mental Health

April 20, 2021

Hear directly from some of BC Children’s leaders in pediatric mental health in this recording of The Pulse.

These experts shared their insights on the ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our kids’ emotional well-being, as well as helpful mental health resources to support them.

Play the video below to watch the recording of The Pulse on Mental Health.

Presentation Highlights

• Signs of Distress (23:37 in presentation)
• The 5s of Pandemic Coping for Kids and Teens (25:12 in presentation)
• Resources (29:11 in presentation)

Links to Resources

BC Children’s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre
https://keltymentalhealth.ca
https://keltyeatingdisorders.ca
https://keltymentalhealth.ca/podcast

Rolling with ADHD – Practical Strategies for Parenting ADHD
https://healthymindslearning.ca/rollingwith-adhd/

Foundry Health Promotion & Health Literacy activities for young people ages 12-24
https://foundrybc.ca

Presenters

Dr. Susan Baer, MD, FRCPC
Senior Medical Director, Ambulatory Mental Health Services
BC Children’s Hospital

Dr. Ashley Miller, MD, FRCPC
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Outpatient Mental Health
BC Children’s Hospital

Michelle Horn, MPH
Program Manager, Health Promotion & Health Literacy
BC Children’s Hospital