Resources for Teens 
General
BC Partners for Mental Health & Addictions Information
www.heretohelp.bc.ca
A great website with a wealth of self-help resources for a range of mental health concerns.
The Foundry
www.foundrybc.ca
A teen-friendly website with mental health “check-up” quizzes, self-help tools, and testimonials.
The Foundry offers young people ages 12-24 a range of health and wellness resources, services and supports.
Teenmentalhealth.org
www.teenmentalhealth.org/learn/
Visit this free website for a large range of resources including an overview of many common mental health issues among teens including anxiety, depression, ADHD and more. Includes free reading materials, teen friendly animated videos and more.
CCI Free CBT Workbooks
https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself
Visit this website for a range of free CBT workbooks on a variety of topics including Panic, Depression, Self-Esteem, Assertiveness, Worry, Health Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Self-compassion, Perfectionism and more.
New Harbinger Publications Teen Workbook Series
https://www.newharbinger.com
Search for “teen workbooks” to find a range of CBT based resources on managing common issues in adolescence including anxiety, insomnia, mindfulness, stress reduction, coping with divorce, chronic pain, anger, healthy use of social media and more. Available to order via Amazon, Chapters, Indigo and specialty bookstores.
Dr. Martin Davidson's Presentation on Making Sense of Adolscence
Kids Help Phone
https://kidshelpphone.ca/
1-800-668-6868
Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7, national support service. They offer professional counselling, information and referrals and volunteer-led, text-based support to young people in both English and French. All services are confidential and kids or teens don’t even have to give their name if they don’t want to.
Anxiety
Anxiety Canada
https://www.anxietycanada.com/
The general Anxiety Canada website also includes lots of information, self-help resources, and videos including resources for teens coping with anxiety:
https://anxietycanada.com/learn-about-anxiety/anxiety-in-youth/ AnxietyCanada has also developed My Anxiety Plan (MAP) which includes a free self-management course based on CBT for parents wanting to support teens coping with anxiety:
https://maps.anxietycanada.com/courses/child-map/
Mindshift CBT App
https://www.anxietycanada.com/MindShift-CBT
Mindshift CBT is an award winning app created by AnxietyCanada. It uses scientifically proven strategies based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help teens learn to relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking, and use active steps to take charge of their anxiety.
International OCD Foundation
www.ocfoundation.org/ocdinkids
This is a great website with lots of information and resources for both parents and teens coping with OCD.
Peace of Mind Foundation
https://peaceofmind.com/
https://www.ocdchallenge.com/
The Peace of Mind Foundation provides a range of useful information and resources for coping with OCD including OCD Challenge, a free online self-help website for individuals suffering from OCD.
Centre for Clinical Interventions
See this website for a range of free CBT based workbooks for managing anxiety:
Anxiety: https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Anxiety
Health Anxiety: https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Health-Anxiety
Panic: https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Panic
Social Anxiety: https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Social-Anxiety
Worry & Rumination: https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Worry-and-Rumination
If Your Adolescent has an Anxiety Disorder: An Essential Resource for Parents. Foa, E.B. & Andrews, L.W. (2006). Oxford University Press.
Mastery of Anxiety and Panic for Adolescents: Riding the Wave Therapist Guide. Pincus, D. B., Ehrenreich, J. T., & Mattis (2008). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
The Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anxiety & Worry. Schab, L.M. (2008). Instant Help Books: New Harbinger Publications.
The Shyness & Social Anxiety Workbook for Teens: CBT and ACT Skills to Help you Build Social Confidence. Shannon, J. (2012). Instant Help Books: New Harbinger Publications.
Teenmentalhealth.org
Visit this link for an overview of anxiety and Anxiety Disorders including teen friendly animated videos and links to other helpful resources for teens coping with anxiety problems:
Panic Disorder: http://teenmentalhealth.org/learn/mental-disorders/panic-disorder/
Social Anxiety Disorder: http://teenmentalhealth.org/learn/mental-disorders/social-anxiety-disorder/
Depression
Dealing with Depression: Antidepressant Skills for Teens
www.comh.ca/publications/resources/dwd/DWD_PrintVersion.pdf
A link to a free CBT-based self-help workbook for teens who are struggling with depression.
CCI Free CBT Workbooks
See this website for a range of free CBT based resources for managing mood related problems:
Depression: Back from the Bluez: https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Depression
Teenmentalhealth.org
http://teenmentalhealth.org/learn/mental-disorders/depression/
Visit this link for an overview of depression, a teen friendly animated video explaining depression (Ellie’s story) and links to other helpful resources for teens coping with depression.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD; ADD)
Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance
www.caddra.ca/
A website devoted to information and resources for individuals of any age who suffer from ADHD and their families.
Russell Barkley’s website
www.russellbarkley.org
Another website devoted to information and resources for ADHD across the lifespan from one of the top experts in the field.
Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete Authoritative Guide for Parents (3rd edition). Barkley, R.A. (2013). Guildford Press.
Teenmentalhealth.org
http://teenmentalhealth.org/learn/mental-disorders/adhd/
Visit this link for an overview of ADHD, a teen friendly animated video explaining ADHD and links to other helpful resources for teens coping with ADHD.
Learning Challenges/Disabilities/Disorders
Learning Disabilities Society (formerly Learnign Disabilities Associaton Vancouver)
http://ldsociety.ca/
A useful website providing information on learning difficulties and local resources.
Other Resources
Your Defiant Teen: 10 steps to resolve conflict and rebuild your relationship (2nd edition). Barkley, R.A., Robin, A.L. & Benton, C.M. (2013).
Snooze...or Lose! 10 “No-War” Ways to Improve Your Teen’s Sleep Habits. Emsellem, H. A. (2006). Joseph Henry Press.
The Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help you Build Confidence and Achieve Your Goals. Schab, L.M. (2013). Instant Help Books: New Harbinger Publications
Mindfulness for Teen Anger: A Workbook to Overcome Anger and Aggression using Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills. Purcell, M.C. & Murphy, J.R. (2014). Instant Help Books: New Harbinger Publications
Don’t Let Your Emotions Run Your LIfe for Teens: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills for Helping You Manage Mood Swings, Control Angry Outbursts and Get Along with Others.
Van Dijk, S. (2011). Instant Help Books: New Harbinger Publications
At the North Shore Stress and Anxiety Clinic, we recommend high quality resources for our clients and families that are based on the best, up-to-date, scientific research available.
