Mindcheck. ca - A provincial resource focused on early intervention and prevention of potential mental health and substance use issues for youth and young adults.
mindcheck.ca targets young people ages 13-25 years old and is designed to be youth and user friendly. Itβs a website where young people can check out how theyβre feeling and get connected to support early and quickly. It offers education materials, confidential screening tools (quizzes) for five conditions - depression, anxiety, stress, alcohol and drug use, and psychosis. The website provides links to self-help websites and information on how to access community services.
It also includes sections for families and friends, and professionals who work with teens and young adults.