Child & Youth Counselling for Depression
Miller Health’s child and youth counselling involves sessions with a therapist to improve your child’s physical and mental well being.
Are You Looking for Resources for a Child or Youth in your Care?
Accessing services from a Registered Social Worker can assist your child or youth in developing skills and strategies to manage their depression.
Receive the Care your Child Deserves
What Is Depression?
Depression is an illness characterized by persistent sadness and a loss of interest in activities that you normally enjoy, accompanied by an inability to carry out daily activities, for at least two weeks. It negatively affects the way an individual thinks, feels and behaves. It is common in adults and is becoming more and more common in teens and adolescents.
Understanding and Identifying Child and Adolescent Depression
Teens experience a multitude of highs and lows as they go through high school and begin college or work. This is partially due to changing hormones but also due to the fact that they experience many changes in such a short period of time. It can be worrisome for parents to witness their teen upset and experiencing a low mood that has begun to disrupt some of their daily activities.
For example, they may not have the energy to be able to get out of bed, they may miss school or work, or it might seem like they are distancing themselves from their family and friends. Even when symptoms may not appear to be severe, untreated depression may pose a risk of harm to self, including self-harm and/or suicide.
Our Approach to Care / What To Expect
Our mental health team is here to help teens and adolescents manage their depressive episodes and help their families learn how to best support them. Sessions with a social worker or psychotherapist can include focusing on positive self-talk and how to challenge negative thoughts. Therapy can provide an outlet for your teen and help them talk about problems and feelings they may feel too embarrassed about to talk with a parent or sibling.
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If your child expresses a plan to commit suicide or they are having a mental health crisis, call 911.
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Canada’s suicide hotline is available 24/7/365 by calling 1-833-456-4566 or texting 45645 from 4 pm until midnight.
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Kids Help Phone is available for youth and young adults by calling 1-800-668-6868 or texting CONNECT to 686868.
Improve your child’s physical and mental well being
Counselling and psychotherapy can assist children and youth with…
Counselling and psychotherapy can assist children and youth with…
Meet Our Child and Youth Counselling Team
Your Partners In Health
Megan Warnica
Jessie Derraugh
Getting Started Is Easy
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Call Us or Book Online
Call us or click the button below to find a time that best suits your busy schedule.
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Get Individualized Support
Talk with our experienced metal health professionals to create a personalized action plan for your child.
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Focus On Your The Overall Health and Wellbeing of your Family
Begin your journey to mental wellness, you don’t have to do it alone.
Direct Billed Insurance
We can submit your health claims directly to most insurance providers, saving you time and paperwork. We make it easier and more convenient for you to access the care you need.
Frequently Asked Questions About Child and Youth Counselling for Depression
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Miller Health
Open Hours
Monday – Thursday: 7AM – 8PM
Friday: 7AM – 6PM
Saturday: 8AM – 2PM
