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We don't provide mental health advice, counselling, or treatment. If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact your local community crisis team. You can also reach out to the Indigenous Hope for Wellness Help Line 1-855-242-3310, the Black Youth Helpline 1-833-294-8650, or Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868.

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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Student Mental Health Ontario Read Aloud

Mental health is an essential component of overall health. Learning about mental health from a young age and developing skills to support positive mental health throughout their lives will help studen...

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2SLGBTQI+ Student MH Social Media Bundles

With the help of Wisdom2Action, we’ve put together social media bundles that include various youth-friendly graphics for the classroom, or to share via social media.   These graphics ...

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Small Conversations, Big Impact – Grade 12 students

This resource was created to equip educators with the language and additional resources to help support Grade 12 students with their questions, concerns and comments related to loss and disappointment...

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Small Conversations, Big Impact – Secondary students

This resource was created to equip educators with the language and additional resources to help support secondary students with their questions, concerns and comments related to loss and dis...

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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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