Mental health impacts students’ availability for learning and engagement at school and in the classroom. As an educator, you can help promote positive mental health.

Your Role

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You’re in an ideal position to create a mentally healthy classroom, model and implement everyday practices that support student mental health, and notice students who may need additional support.

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Take our online course to boost your knowledge and confidence related to student mental health. Or, explore by topic to build your understanding of mental health at school.

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Improve school and classroom climate and student outcomes with simple, daily practices that reinforce social-emotional skills and promote mental health. Be prepared to act when you notice a student who needs more support.

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Latest Resources

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Mental Health Support for Indigenous Students

Hope for Wellness Help Line provides immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all indigenous peoples in English, French, Cree, Ojibway or Inuktitut upon request. 1-855-242-3310 T...

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Tip Sheet for Parents and Caregivers: How do you know if you should be concerned about your child / teen’s mental health and well-being?

This tip sheet explores how parents and caregivers can identify if their child might be experiencing a mental health problem, what to look for and how to access help.

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Stress Management and Coping Virtual Field Trips – Gratitude

These virtual field trips on gratitude strategies are the final in a series of six lessons to support the development of stress management and healthy coping skills....

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MH LIT: Student Mental Health in Action Lesson Plans

Available now for early access – MH LIT: Student Mental Health in Action is a series of four lessons to support the development of basic mental health knowledge and help-seeking skills. The lessons ...

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Stress Management and Coping Virtual Field Trips – Thought-changing

These virtual field trips on thought-changing strategies are the fifth in a series of six lessons to support the development of stress management and healthy coping skill...

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Stress Management and Coping Virtual Field Trips – Distraction

These virtual field trips on distraction are the fourth in a series of six lessons to support the development of stress management and healthy coping skills. Each lesson&...

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