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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.

Educators

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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Supportive Resources for Adult Allies

This tip sheet lists five actionable steps for encouraging student engagement in mental health promotion and learning.  For more on how to put these suggestions into practice, this resource ...

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Grounding Techniques Social Media Bundles

With the help of Ontario secondary students, we have developed social media shareables on grounding techniques. Stay Grounded  Grounding exercises may help you manage overwhelming emotions. Groun...

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Health & Physical Education Curriculum – Mental Health Literacy Lesson Plans

The HPE lesson plans are designed to support the development of basic mental health literacy and social-emotional learning skills for grades 1-8.   Each lesson includes: ...

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ONE-CALL Desk Top Reference Expanded Version for Remote Learners

The ONE-CALL expanded version for remote learning process provides educators with a step-by-step approach to support students when they exhibit signs of an emotional or behavioural issue.

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Mental Health Promotion at School: Classroom Considerations

This resource provides classroom considerations to support mental wellness among students with special education needs.

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5 Tips for Adult Allies

This tip sheet lists five actionable steps for encouraging student engagement in mental health promotion and learning. 

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