Mental Health | UNICEF Canada: For Every Child

Learn more about UNICEF’s work under the topic "Mental Health".

Youth mental health crisis: the pandemic fallout

The pandemic has had a long-standing effect on mental health, from anxiety to loneliness. Though the pandemic has ended, the impact it has had continues in dealing with grief and anxiety. Read as our youth advocates share their personal experiences on Covid-19's impact on youth mental health.

Online Education During COVID-19

Jayanti, a university student, shares her experiences with returning to school virtually during COVID-19.

Supporting Children During Back to School

How parents can help their children navigate their feelings and protect their mental health during school reopenings.

A student with a face mask stands in a classroom at the Petri primary school in Dortmund, western Germany.

Supporting Your Child Through COVID-19 Losses

A psychologist's advice for parents on helping your children process loss and grief during the coronavirus pandemic.

Supporting Your Kids Through the COVID-19 Outbreak: A Guide for Parents

Dr. Lisa Damour – psychologist, New York Times columnist and mom of two – provides advice for parents on how to help your children deal with the many emotions they may be experiencing as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Children in Italy use clothes to send a message of support to their neighbours.

How teenagers can protect their mental health during coronavirus (COVID-19)

6 strategies for teens facing a new (temporary) normal.

Youth sits on her bed reading laptop screen

Just Snap Out Of It - Aisha's Story

There is such stigma around mental health, so much that some parents even say “I’d rather have my kids going through leukemia than going through clinical depression.” Acknowledging firstly that mental health exists, as well as knowing it is as important as our physical health, if not more, is the first step towards raising awareness against such stigma.

Just Snap Out Of It - Sal's Story

There is such stigma around mental health, so much that some parents even say “I’d rather have my kids going through leukemia than going through clinical depression”. Acknowledging firstly that mental health exists, as well as knowing it is as important as our physical health, if not more, is the first step towards raising awareness against such stigma.

The State of Children’s Mental Health & What We Can Do

It was Mahatma Gandhi who said, “A nation’s greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members”. With that in mind, we must remember that children are some of the most vulnerable members of society and it is our duty to take responsibility and ensure the well-being of Canadian children.

An Open Letter to Ontario’s Premier-to-Be

UNICEF Canada asked Ontario youth what was important to them in this year’s provincial election. This is what Lena, 17, had to say: We – the next generation – want to be heard. I am writing to inform you of just one youth’s vision for this province.

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