Are you in Grades 6-12? Plan to join us during the second week of Winter Break in the Youth Wellness Hub. Contact Derek for more info at 519-653-1470 ext 357 or [email protected]

"Many kids and teens look forward to the holidays with excitement, but others find it a difficult time of year filled with anxiety, stress and loneliness." Have a look at these tips for parents on supporting kids and teens over the holiday break: ctvnews.ca/health/the-hol…

Do you have questions about how to support your child to develop skills? Child Mind Institute has great resources to walk you through many common challenges.

Welcome back! We hope you enjoyed a restful and rejuvenating winter break! A reminder to check out the Start Well resource this week, featuring five days of ready-to-use activities to promote connection and calm in the classroom. smho-smso.ca/online-resourc… #StartWell

Check out this week's Lunch and Learn on "Understanding Psychological Assessments"! This Wednesday, Jan 8 at 12:15. Zoom info below. See you then! wrdsb.ca/blog/2025/01/0…

Don't miss today's (Jan 8) Lunch and Learn on "Understanding Psychological Assessments" at 12:15 Zoom info below. See you soon! wrdsb.ca/blog/2025/01/0…

Are you looking for ways to support your child using assistive technology tools? Check out this three-part series put on by the WRDSB SEA Assistive Technology Team! No registration required. Simply join the Google Meet at the times listed. See you then! wrdsb.ca/blog/2025/01/0…

Educators, have you wondered how you can support mental health in the classroom? Learn about the difference between mental health promotion and mental health literacy, why mental health at school is important, and more. smho-smso.ca/educators-and-… #SchoolMentalHealthON

Does the winter darkness get you down?CMHA Halton is hosting an upcoming workshop focusing on building skills to help cope with the winter blues.

Learn more about the tips and tricks of SEA Assistive Tech by joining this workshop series!

Looking for support in your area? Use our Resources Around Me tool to find programs, services and tools that may be available in your community, from our database of over 40,000 vetted physical and virtual resources. kidshelpphone.ca/resources-arou…

This week's Lunch and Learn is on "Fostering and Nurturing a Growth Mindset." It will be a good one! Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 12:15. More info below. See you then! wrdsb.ca/blog/2025/01/0…

In this newsletter, we round up resources on treatments for depression. We take a close look at antidepressant medication, as well as several different kinds of cognitive behavior therapy that have been shown to be effective: DBT (dialectical behavior therapy), ACT (acceptance

As we approach exams, here are some tips from School Mental Health Ontario to help manage the stress.

"Fostering and Nurturing a Growth Mindset" is today's Lunch and Learn! Don't miss it! It starts at 12:15. Zoom info below. See you soon! wrdsb.ca/blog/2025/01/0…

Learning outcomes are impacted by our mental health. Students often need support in both areas. #BellLetsTalk

Let's continue to #TalkAboutMentalHealth. Class Conversation Starters can help support discussions with students about caring for their mental health and seeking support. Check out our new version about stress, with simplified text & visuals. smho-smso.ca/online-resourc…

Taking a moment to reflect on your mental health is important. Here are some questions to help you check in with yourself and how you’re feeling. ❤️

Interested in learning more about teen mental health? Check out this week's lunch and learn! Wed, Jan. 29 at 12:15. More info below. See you then! wrdsb.ca/blog/2025/01/0…

Don't miss today's (Jan 29) Lunch and Learn on Teen Mental Health! It starts at 12:15. See you soon! wrdsb.ca/blog/2025/01/0…