Smiling Mind can be used with kids, teachers or parents - at school and at home!

"Smiling Mind is a non-for-profit web and app-based meditation program developed by psychologists and educators to help bring mindfulness into your life."

To use these mediation, you can use the website, or download the free app from the App Store or Google Play.

There are full programs for classrooms, specifically for teachers, kids as well as adults.

Strategies for Academic Success accompanies the online first-year University of Saskatchewan Arts and Science course by the same name. The textbook has a reader-friendly format arranged to help you develop the essential skills and provide the information you need to succeed in university.

What is stress? Who does it affect? What can I do about it? How can I help a loved one?

The following is a chart on stress awareness. It includes the following questions:
- What was the stressful situation or event?
- What body sensations did I feel?
- What emotions did I have?
- What were my thoughts?
- How did I react or respond?

A Problem-solving Approach to Stress Management

What is Stress Strategies?
Stress Strategies looks at stress as a problem that can be addressed solved, or at least improved, using practical problem-solving methods.
Stress Strategies:
provides a variety of research-backed stress management strategies
shares real life stories of how people use these specific strategies to manage their stress more effectively
guides you through a few questions to help you make use of these various strategies
When finished, you’ll be able to download or print your own personalized stress management plan.

Many farmers suffer from high levels of stress and depression, but they don’t often talk about it. CBC news interviewed farmers about their mental health struggles and experiences with stress and depression. This video shows interviews with Saskatchewan farmers who have experienced mental health issues. It fits well with the Agriculture Production 10-30 outcomes covering psychological health.

Strong Minds make for Strong Kids
Strong Minds Strong Kids, Psychology Canada is committed to promoting the mental well-being of children and youth in Canada. We are dedicated to nurturing resilience in kids with the use of psychological science so they can manage, learn, and grow from the many challenges in life.

This resource contains full online modules for wellness related to Covid.  There is a module for students and a module for teachers.  Please open the resource for more details. 

" Join Teaching Tolerance for a webinar about student mental health—and why it matters. Cohosted by Dr. Charles Barrett, Chair for the National Association of School Psychologists Multicultural Affairs Committee, this webinar will focus on challenges students face regarding mental health, including how those challenges can vary depending on their intersecting identities. We will also share examples of what schools and districts are doing to address these challenges. Finally, you will learn about tools and strategies for your own classroom and school community."

Access:
*parent helpline phone
*resources
*videos
*brochures
*more

This is the presentation by Shannon McJannet from the May SBA meeting on supporting staff mental health.

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 feelings
*tips
*why mental health matters
*how to feel less sad
*anxiety and stress
*negative thinking

Teachers emotionally support our kids — but who's supporting our teachers? In this eye-opening talk, educator Sydney Jensen explores how teachers are at risk of "secondary trauma" — the idea that they absorb the emotional weight of their students' experiences — and shows how schools can get creative in supporting everyone's mental health and wellness.

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

"To make a difference in the life of a child ... I made the commitment to tell my personal story," says educator Lisa Godwin. In this moving talk, she shares her experience of overcoming childhood trauma with the quiet, unwavering support of a teacher and school counselor — and shows how educators can help students and families navigate hardships by sharing their own stories.

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:

Ages: 8-12

Start a conversation with your students about mental health and how taking care of our minds is just as important as taking care of our bodies.

Wealth of resources on:​

Healthy Spaces​

Promoting Belonging​

Building Resilience​

Mental Health Literacy​

Promising Practices

"Hitting a wall? Explore self-care strategies to battle teacher burnout, and rediscover your inner superhero to bring excitement and creativity back into your classroom."