You’re here because you feel like something’s not quite right with your teenage or young adult family member or friend. You may be wondering if it’s just a phase or if they need some help. At mindcheck.ca you can learn more about some common challenges teens and young adults experience, determine if a problem potentially exists and get connected to the support and help you need.
Start by learning more. Visit our Learn More section to gain a better understanding of what to look for and what may be happening when depression, anxiety, substance use (alcohol and drugs) or psychosis is affecting someone.
Check it out. Our simple screening quizzes will help determine if a problem exists and if it does, it will connect you with the right support. For the most accurate results, the individual having the experience should complete the quiz as some questions relate to personal thoughts and feelings.
If you complete this quiz on behalf of someone else you will likely get results that are not fully accurate, so encourage your child, family member or friend to take the quiz themselves by:
Inviting them to the computer to take the quiz (get it set-up for them and make sure to give them privacy).
Sharing the mindcheck.ca website with them and encouraging them to visit it themselves.
Printing off and sharing the factsheet(s) that you believe best reflects what could be going on for them. Let them know you’re worried about them.
Offering your support in completing the quiz or taking the next step in seeking help.
Visit Act Now to view effective self-help strategies and share them, offering to help implement them. Or, connect to local services and resources if you believe more help is required.
The good news is that by addressing any emerging issues at an early stage, your family member or friend can still lead a happy, healthy and productive life. Help is available, and you’ve already taken the first important step.
