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Get information about how your thoughts, feelings and behaviours are connected and what you can do to care for your well-being. Learning about mental health can help empower you with the language to communicate how you’re feeling.

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Practise with tools, tips and resources to help build your skills and improve your wellness in the way that feels best for you. Learn how to identify your strengths, communicate thoughts and feelings, overcome obstacles and connect with support.

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Identify who and where your community is to get help when you need it.

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The Peer-to-Peer Community is a space to connect with other youth and tell your story, provide encouragement or get support (or all of the above!).

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Insights by issue Data based on common topics

You can immerse yourself in data about some common conversation topics to get a deeper understanding of mental health in Canada.

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