As a mental health professional working within the school system, you help to make sure students can learn to the best of their abilities, and can help those struggling with a mental health problem with early identification and intervention services.

Your Role

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You are a key part of the circle of support for students with mental health needs in your school board. You’re also part of a community of practice of SMH professionals across Ontario with specialized skills related to early identification, prevention, intervention and crisis support services.

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SMH professionals serve students when they are most in need, but are often the last to receive learning and training as part of their role. We want to change that. Explore our learning topics to deepen your knowledge.

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Find resources to help you in your role. Learn from and with school mental health professionals from across the province.

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Latest Resources

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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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Stress Management and Coping Virtual Field Trips – Visualization Strategies

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

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