The Problem

We are seeing more kids at Pathstone who are struggling with Anxiety, especially in those who are 10 and under.

Children worry, and they feel alone with their worries .

When children are anxious, it can be difficult for them to articulate exactly what’s happening to them. It will be clear that something isn’t quite right, but it might not be as obvious that anxiety is behind it.

Here are some of the things kids might say when they’re feeling anxious.

• My tummy hurts.
• I’m not hungry.
• I don’t want to go to school.
• Anything angry.
• I feel really sad, and I don’t know why. (Or just tears…lots of tears)
• But what if…what if…what if…
• I need to pee…again.
• I can’t sleep.
• But I don’t want to sit still.
• But I can’t do it!
• I want to stay with you.
• I’m tired.
• Nobody wants to play with me.

The Solution

Children are far more likely to grow into their fears than out of them if anxiety is not addressed – and at Pathstone, we know that treatment works!

Our therapists use things like fidget spinners, and other coping tools to support their therapy. Through these tools, kids are shown how to disarm their own worries or encouraged to discover their own ways to do so.

For the younger kids, Pathstone has invited back their blue and furry friend to help them learn to cope with their anxiety and fears!

Meet our Very Hungry Worry Monster 

This cute, blue, plush toy eats worries for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between. Kids at Pathstone who are struggling with Anxiety will get one of their own; they can write down their worries, put them in the Worry Monster’s mouth, and zip it shut!

When kids come to visit their Pathstone therapist, they will bring their Very Hungry Worry Monster along with them and share their worries inside. That’s when the healing can begin. ​

NEW! The MOOD-O-METER.   The friendly Worry Monsters gobble worries up, it’s true. But did you know, these monsters have a lot of feelings too? Explore emotions with the friendly Worry Monsters in this board book, with a mood-o-meter dial to twist and turn throughout! Interactive pages, playful text, and a fun dial to spin combine to help little ones recognize and understand their feelings, as well as the feelings of those around them. A board book about emotions and feelings With a dial to twist and turn throughout Fun addition to The Very Hungry Worry Monsters series

How You can Help

This calls for a Pathstone Pop-Up Project!

• Today,  we are asking you to CLICK the amount you want to donate below,
• DONATE TODAY  and put a Very Hungry Worry Monster into the hands of a child struggling with Anxiety.
• Don’t wait, we need you to BE AWESOME, today!

  Thank you for helping a Niagara child in need. 

OUR MISSION  

To ensure NO child waits for mental health support in Niagara. As a result, we have opened up more ways to access Pathstone’s services immediately.

Our Crisis & Support Line operates 24/7, while our in-person and video counselling walk-in program offers another way to access immediate mental health support Monday-Friday with no cost, referral or health card. 

You are not alone, reach out to us and let’s face these challenges together.

OUR GOAL

Is to ensure  NO child  in Niagara waits for mental health support.  As a result,  our Immediate Service Program offers three ways for kids and families to get the help they need. Crisis & Support can be reached 24/7 by calling 1-800-263-4944. In-Person or Video Walk-In Clinics operate Monday-Friday across the Region of Niagara. More info can be found at www.pathstonementalhealth.ca/walk-in-clinics/