When someone you love has been diagnosed with a mental illness, you …
When someone you love has been diagnosed with a mental illness, you feel a mixture of emotions. Concern, compassion, disbelief, anger, relief, anxiety, grief, love, guilt ? any and all of these emotions are understandable and normal. Who is taking care of you?, What to do in a crisis? A note on Privacy. Income and Housing Support
"These videos from thoughtful, insightful creators offer empathy, information, and insight." *understanding …
"These videos from thoughtful, insightful creators offer empathy, information, and insight." *understanding feelings *tips *why mental health matters *how to feel less sad *anxiety and stress *negative thinking
This resource was designed for educators and provides hundreds of ideas for …
This resource was designed for educators and provides hundreds of ideas for the classroom for integrating Education for Sustainable Development Goals (ESD) into their classrooms.
There are resources for: No poverty Zero hunger Good health & well-being Quality education Gender & equality Clean water & sanitation Affordable, clean energy Decent work & economic growth Industry, innovation, infrastructure Reduced inequalities Sustainable communities Responsible consumption & production Climate action Life below water Life on land Peace, justice, strong institutions Partnerships
Tookits (intermediate and high school) and activities (student Action Guide, etc.) available …
Tookits (intermediate and high school) and activities (student Action Guide, etc.) available on the website: -Getting help -Their program -Youth portal and teacher portal -Crisis
The purpose of this guide is to support facilitators to assist and …
The purpose of this guide is to support facilitators to assist and teach learners with intellectual disabilities about various dimensions of health and wellness. Tell It Like It Is is comprised of ten modules, however, you may elect to pick and choose which modules to facilitate with your own group. Created by the Saskatchewan Association of Community Living
The Take Me Outside Organization believes in a future where spending time …
The Take Me Outside Organization believes in a future where spending time outside learning, playing and exploring is a regular and significant part of every student's day. The website has a excellent teaching resources that include ready to go activities for all ages that connect to learning outside.
A large part of anxiety comes from a sense of what we …
A large part of anxiety comes from a sense of what we think we should be able to control, but can’t. Right now, many of us are worried about COVID-19, known as the “Coronavirus”. We may feel helpless about what will happen or what we can do to prevent further stress. If you are struggling, here are some things you can do to take care of your mental health in the face of uncertainty:
News of the coronavirus COVID-19 is everywhere, from the front page of …
News of the coronavirus COVID-19 is everywhere, from the front page of all the papers to the playground at school. Many parents are wondering how to bring up the epidemic in a way that will be reassuring and not make kids more worried than they already may be. Here is some advice from the experts at the Child Mind Institute.
Many parents and teachers are wondering what to say to kids during …
Many parents and teachers are wondering what to say to kids during these extraordinary times. We don’t want to scare kids, but we must be truthful and find ways to talk to them honestly and hopefully about COVID-19.
Dr Phil McRae of the Alberta Teachers’ Association invited his friend and colleague, Dr Michael Rich—Pediatrician at Boston Children’s Hospital and Professor at Harvard Medical School and School of Public Health—to discuss how parents and teachers can get through this together with our kids.
The resulting interactive PDF and online resource provide suggestions on what might be said to children and youth during the pandemic, what can be done to support our public health care system, and how we will get through this together.
This New York Times article details advice from experts on how parents …
This New York Times article details advice from experts on how parents can help teens be prepared and have the right information about the coronavirus.
Students conduct an experiment to determine whether or not the sense of …
Students conduct an experiment to determine whether or not the sense of smell is important to being able to recognize foods by taste. They do this by attempting to identify several different foods that have similar textures. For some of the attempts, students hold their noses and close their eyes, while for others they only close their eyes. After they have conducted the experiment, they create bar graphs showing the number of correct and incorrect identifications for the two different experimental conditions tested.
This resource provides digital activities, videos, printable resources, games, or hands-on cooking …
This resource provides digital activities, videos, printable resources, games, or hands-on cooking experiences and cross-curricular nutrition resources!
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"We believe every young person should grow up feeling confident about their …
"We believe every young person should grow up feeling confident about their looks. That’s why we’ve developed Confident Me, a set of evidence-based resources for teachers and schools aimed at 11-14 year olds. Aligned to promote adolescent body confidence, the free downloadable tools are designed to allow teachers and schools to run body-confidence workshops. The workshops allow teachers and pupils to explore the impact that image ideals portrayed through the media have on young people's self-esteem."
Maintaining and communicating predictable routines is very important. Doing so helps students …
Maintaining and communicating predictable routines is very important. Doing so helps students to maintain a sense of psychological safety—a sense that they can manage stress or connect with someone who can help them manage stress.
Teen Mental Health.org has created "animations, face-to-face training programs, web-based training programs, …
Teen Mental Health.org has created "animations, face-to-face training programs, web-based training programs, mobile applications, eBooks, easy to understand guides and books designed specifically for youth, parents, educators and health providers" to translate mental health knowledge in order to improve the mental health of youth.
In this video created by Mayo Clinic, teens describe common signs that …
In this video created by Mayo Clinic, teens describe common signs that a teen is considering suicide and provide encouragement for communicating directly and immediately for support and safety. It also Includes suggestions for what to say to a teen who may be at risk for suicide and ways to keep them safe. Things can get better.
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