Resources
First, What are Mental Health Resources?
They can be a multitude of things! Such as, but not exclusive to, Therapy, Support Groups, call lines, access to proper education (regarding mental health) and proper medications.
How Do I Get The Resources I Need?
Contact Your Doctor
Contacting your Doctor can be your path to assessments, referrals and medications. Its important you maintain and open and honest conversation with your Doctor throughout this process. However, we know this can be difficult. You can find more resources at Talking to Your Doctor About Your Mental Health - familydoctor.org
Using Websites
Using websites like eMentalHealth makes finding resources near you easy!
Contacting Your School Counsellor
(Typically only applies to students)School Counsellors are a resource themselves! They typically have access to local services and information regarding services on hand.
Credit : Voices of Youth
YOUTH ZONE!
Here are some excellent resources for children, adolescents and young adults to improve their understanding of mental health challenges :
In Canada :
In New Brunswick :
Globally, one in seven 10-19-year-olds experiences a mental disorder, accounting for 13% of the global burden of disease in this age group.
(World Health Organization)