Joanna Regan, BSW, MCD
Team Lead, mindyourmind
Agonizing over your teen? Stop searching everywhere for answers. Connect with us right now for immediate, real-time help and practical tools.
Here are three of the most common questions we get about youth:
“Why do tiny things spark huge reactions?”
“Why does my teen drop friendships so easily?”
“Why do they cling so intensely to new ones?”
You’ve probably asked, or at least thought, one of these before.
If they sound familiar, you’re not alone. Parenting through youth loneliness, the epidemic of “fake friends,” social media, and rising anxiety can feel heavy. You want to help, but it’s hard to know what’s happening inside their minds, within their social circles, or on their phones.
You’re not alone in this. We’re right here with you.
At mindyourmind, part of ConnexOntario, we equip youth and their parents with tools to understand developing minds and the pressures they face.
Here’s how it works.
You call ConnexOntario and speak with someone who listens with care and keeps it confidential. Together, you unpack what’s going on and identify next steps.
When youth help design the tools, they find a voice and a path. Our resources are co-created with youth, not just for them.
You’ll receive mindyourmind resources that match your situation. If you need added support, ConnexOntario can connect you with services in your community.
Then you bring your teen into the conversation with mindyourmind.
Our Self-Expression space, zines, and interactive games help young people name what they’re feeling, practise coping skills, and choose next steps that make sense in their world.
When youth help design the tools, they find a voice and a path. Our resources are co-created with youth, not just for them.
In our Design Labs, young people build alongside artists, developers, and mental health pros, so everything feels real, relatable, and ready to use in everyday life. Our team is building real, youth-developed resources, like our Be Safe app and mood. app, which take away the awkwardness and friction that can come when you’re trying to start a conversation.
Help is here for parents and youth
The goal is simple: give families common language, simple steps, and options that fit real life.
We want you to know that questions like “Why do small things spark huge reactions?” do have answers, and those answers can spark conversations, not just conflicts, with the right tools, resources, and support.
That’s what we provide.
If you know someone struggling with the challenges of being a teen or taking care of one, visit mindyourmind.ca or call ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600. We’re here for you 24/7/365.
