Episode 3:

When it comes to the use of medications for mental health challenges, families have a lot of questions. Is it necessary? Is it safe? What about side effects? Alison (parent) and Dr. Dean Elbe (BC Children's Hospital Clinical Pharmacist) offer their insights and expertise on this topic.

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When it comes to the use of medications for mental health challenges, families have a lot of questions. Is it necessary? Is it safe? What about side effects? Alison (parent) and Dr. Dean Elbe (BC Children's Hospital Clinical Pharmacist) offer their insights and expertise on this topic.
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Decisions, Decisions: Exploring Medications for Child and Youth Mental Health Challenges​

Changes to your family structure, such as becoming a step-parent, learning to co-parent, or navigating life in a blended family, can come with unique challenges for both the adults and the kids involved. Joined by Josephine (step-parent) and Kai (medical student), we explore:
- how children of different ages experience changing family structures
- helpful approaches for supporting children in blended families
- navigating co-parenting and managing conflicts
- where parents and caregivers can seek support

For more detailed show notes, including guest bios, head to https://keltymentalhealth.ca/podcast

Changes to your family structure, such as becoming a step-parent, learning to co-parent, or navigating life in a blended family, can come with unique challenges for both the adults and the kids involved. Joined by Josephine (step-parent) and Kai (medical student), we explore: - how children of different ages experience changing family structures - helpful approaches for supporting children in blended families - navigating co-parenting and managing conflicts - where parents and caregivers can seek support For more detailed show notes, including guest bios, head to <a href="https://keltymentalhealth.ca/podcast">https://keltymentalhealth.ca/podcast</a>

Talking About Step-Parenting, Blended Families and Supporting Kids as New Families Come Together

We are sharing this great episode about eating disorders from Open hearts. Honest conversations., a podcast from Family Services of the North Shore. In this episode, Val, host of Open Hearts Honest Conversations, is joined by Joanna, a Registered Clinical Counsellor, and Vicky, a guest with lived experience. They talk about common characteristics of eating disorders, Vicky’s own journey, and how family and loved ones can provide support to someone with an eating disorder.

Note: Self-harm and sexual assault are discussed in this episode. For some of us, these topics can be challenging and heavy. As you listen to this episode, please take stock of how you're feeling. If you need to take a break, come back a little later, or need to reach out to your supports, please do so.

For more detailed show notes, including guest bios, head to https://keltymentalhealth.ca/podcast

We are sharing this great episode about eating disorders from Open hearts. Honest conversations., a podcast from Family Services of the North Shore. In this episode, Val, host of Open Hearts Honest Conversations, is joined by Joanna, a Registered Clinical Counsellor, and Vicky, a guest with lived experience. They talk about common characteristics of eating disorders, Vicky&rsquo;s own journey, and how family and loved ones can provide support to someone with an eating disorder. Note: Self-harm and sexual assault are discussed in this episode. For some of us, these topics can be challenging and heavy. As you listen to this episode, please take stock of how you're feeling. If you need to take a break, come back a little later, or need to reach out to your supports, please do so. For more detailed show notes, including guest bios, head to <a href="https://keltymentalhealth.ca/podcast">https://keltymentalhealth.ca/podcast</a>

Living with an Eating Disorder – A Hopeful Journey

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Bipolar disorder is a mental health disorder that can have a big impact on children, youth, and families. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Roberto Sassi (Psychiatrist-in-Chief at BC Children’s and Women’s Hospitals) to discuss:
- what bipolar disorder is and how it's diagnosed
- what treatment and support can look like
- common questions about bipolar disorder from BC parents and caregivers

Note: The topic of suicide is discussed in this episode. For some of us, this might feel challenging or heavy. As you listen to this episode, please take stock of how you're feeling. If you need to take a break from listening, come back a little later, or reach out to your supports, please do so.

For more detailed show notes, including guest bios, head to https://keltymentalhealth.ca/podcast

Bipolar disorder is a mental health disorder that can have a big impact on children, youth, and families. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Roberto Sassi (Psychiatrist-in-Chief at BC Children&rsquo;s and Women&rsquo;s Hospitals) to discuss: - what bipolar disorder is and how it's diagnosed - what treatment and support can look like - common questions about bipolar disorder from BC parents and caregivers Note: The topic of suicide is discussed in this episode. For some of us, this might feel challenging or heavy. As you listen to this episode, please take stock of how you're feeling. If you need to take a break from listening, come back a little later, or reach out to your supports, please do so. For more detailed show notes, including guest bios, head to <a href="https://keltymentalhealth.ca/podcast">https://keltymentalhealth.ca/podcast</a>

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