About the Project

Children and youth face a significantly increased risk of developing mental disorders. An expanding body of evidence indicates that initiatives centered around Mental Health Literacy (MHL) can improve skills and knowledge related to mental health issues, including the ability to seek help when needed. Developing these skills and knowledge may have a significant impact on reducing mental health risks among children and youth.

The University of Alberta, in partnership with mentalhealthliteracy.org, is currently developing a national repository aimed at distributing the highest-quality evidence-based resources designed to enhance the Mental Health Literacy of children and youth. This project is generously funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada.