In the Classroom
Resources for Guiding the Conversations
Tip Sheet
School Mental Health Ontario has developed a Tip Sheet for Staff to Support Positive Mental Health for All Students.
Social Emotional Learning
These elementary and secondary social-emotional learning posters align with the practices set out in the Everyday Mental Health resource.
Reframe the Behaviour
Kids can do well if they believe they can. Use a growth mindset and self-regulation to change the "won't" to "can't yet"
Elementary Resources
School Mental Health Ontario’s Faith & Wellness Practices has ready-to-go lesson plans to promote mental health and well being organized by topic and subtopic
Secondary Resources
School Mental Health Ontario’s Faith & Wellness Practices has ready-to-go lesson plans to promote mental health and well being organized by topic and subtopic
For Your Development
Resources to Geared For Your Development and Deeper Understanding
If you are considering expanding your mental health knowledge, School Mental Health Ontario has developed a Mental Health Literacy Course for educators and administrators (https://smho-smso.ca/educators/learn-more/mh-lit-online-course/). This course is split into 6 1-hour modules that you can complete at your own pace and has an incredible assortment of resources within it.
There is also a Mentally Healthy Classroom Reflection Tool (https://smho-smso.ca/blog/online-resources/mentally-healthy-classroom-reflection-tool/) available to prompt reflection and suggest actions you might take to enhance conditions for learning in your classroom
For Principals and Vice-Principals looking for some role-specific mental health learning, School Mental Health Ontario (SMHO) has developed a resource on Supporting Student Mental Health filled with practical strategies and context that is relevant for you.
For You
Taking care of yourself is really important. Consider taking the time to read some of these resources for ideas on how you might be able to deepen your self-care in meaningful ways that can have a positive impact.
Tip Sheet
While each of us is unique in the strategies we use to support our mental health, in reflecting on your own well-being, consider these 4 important elements that protect and enhance your well-being.
Preventing Burnout
While anyone can experience burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma, professional helpers who work in the health care and social services fields are more susceptible than the general population. Helping others as a career can be rewarding, but it can also come at an unspoken cost.