Many people who really need help for mental health issues like depression, anxiety, or disordered eating don’t get it. This is a problem because these mental health issues are very treatable, and with counselling, medication or a combination of both, many teens go on to lead happy and healthy lives.
Reports and Research
An Intervention, Research, and Community Advocacy Project in Nunavut from Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre.
Mental Health Tip Sheets
Materials from Kids Help Phone.
More Resources
Youth Peer Leadership 2023
Applications for this year’s Youth Peer Leadership program are now open for youth ages 19-25! 6 communities from the Qikiqtani region have been selected: Successful applicants will travel to Iqaluit for November 29- December 1, 2023. You can find more details about this program as well as the application forms at the bottom of this.
Check Out Our Newsletter!
IIKELC sends bi-monthly newsletters packed with program highlights, mental health resources, inspiring stories from Nunavummiut, and more! If you want to receive our newsletter, please subscribe through the prompt at the bottom of our home page. Previous Newsletters:
Inspiring Nunavummiuq of the Month – Meet Kendall Aknavigak
Every month IIKELC is highlighting inspiring and uplifting stories from Nunavummiut across the territory. This month we are proud to celebrate Kendall Aknavigak! Please enjoy her story below… “I have faced many adversities in my life. I have overcome the death of my best friend and my father,who both passed away within a year of.
Inspiring Nunavummiuq of the Month – Meet Akutaq Williamson Bathory
Every month IIKELC is highlighting inspiring and uplifting stories from Nunavummiut across the territory. This month we are proud to celebrate Akutaq Williamson Bathory! Please enjoy her story below… “Through difficult moments in life it is important to me to recognize where I am in life and who I am supported by. This support comes.
Inspiring Nunavummiuq of the Month – Meet Brittany Holm
Every month IIKELC is highlighting inspiring and uplifting stories from Nunavummiut across the territory. This month we are proud to celebrate Brittany Holm! Please enjoy her story below… “My name is Brittany Holm, I am the Mental Health Outreach and Addictions worker here in Naujaat. I have been working in this position for five years now. I.
Nunavut Colouring Pages
Please enjoy these colouring pages that were developed for the Suicide prevention summit.