Child & Youth Mental Health

“Mental health Disorders are more common than we think. In fact, Statistics Canada, posted on their website that “In 2022, more than 5 million people in Canada met the diagnostic criteria for a mood, anxiety or substance use disorder, with the prevalence of mood and anxiety disorders increasing substantially over the previous 10 years.” https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/230922/dq230922b-eng.htm

If your middle school child, or someone in your household, is experiencing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, psychosis, or other concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to our school's Mental Health Clinician. They can help connect you with community resources that best meet your family's needs, including psychiatry services, counselling, parenting classes, and other supports.

For assistance, please email ruby.dhaliwal@abbyschools.ca.

Our Mental Health Clinician also offers training opportunities for parents and can help you navigate the various resources available in our community.

For a list of community resources, please visit: Resources | Learning Support Services (abbyschools.ca)