The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.
The Ministry of Education and Child Care’s Mental Health in Schools Strategy provides a vision and pathway to promote mental health and well-being into all aspects of the K to 12 education system. Resources are available to support the mental health and well-being of school communities.
• The Expect Respect and a Safe Education (erase) site includes a Mental Health & Substance Use section which provides information and resources on mental health for students, adults, and school staff. The erase Have a conversation section also includes information on how to talk about mental health with children and youth.
• Language Matters! An Introductory Guide for Understanding Mental Health and Substance Use: A Resource for Educators and School Communities supports mental health literacy and building capacity in the K to 12 system to facilitate conversations, build common understandings and support practice of mental health and substance use concepts and terms.
• The Decision-Making Tool: Supporting Educators in Selecting Mental Health and Substance Use Resources is an optional toolkit to support educators in identifying appropriate and effective mental health and substance use resources for their learners.
Let's work together to support mental health and well-being in our communities.
