Positive Futures – Optimizing Mental Health for Alberta’s Children & Youth. A Framework for Action (2006-2016)

This document outlines the framework of the Alberta Government’s mental health plan for children & adolescents. Three strategic directions are identified: building capacity to enhance/increase factors that promote mental health & well-being; removing or reducing risk to well-being & mental health; & providing support & treatment to children, youth, & their families. Supporting activities include health promotion, prevention, early identification, crisis intervention & stabilization; treatment interventions, community supports, & collaboration supports.