Also issued in French under title: Deéveloppement des capacités et mobilisation de la communauté pour promouvoir la santé mentale des jeunes. Distributed by the Government of Canada Depository Services Program.

Includes bibliographical references.

Defining key concepts -- Impetus for action -- Extent of the problem -- Building momentum -- Developing a common language concerning youth mental health -- Defining community assets -- Discovering assets - the community helpers program -- Collaborative partnerships - building sustainable partnerships -- Leadership -- Sustainability -- Implications for community capacity building - policy and systems -- Conclusions -- References.