Supporting Teachers' Well-Being
In this TED Talk, an American high-school teacher shares her voice, insights, and recommendations on how we can support the mental health of teachers working with students experiencing significant social and personal adversities and trauma.
Everyday Mental Health in the Classroom
An online repository containing high-quality mental health practices and strategies that can be practically implemented in K-8 classrooms. The practices and strategies are generally categorized into:
1) stress management and coping
Practical Tips and Strategies to Manage Teachers' Emotional Well-Being
An online resource library providing practical tips and strategies to support teachers' emotional well-being. This is an Australian resource but contains resources relevant for teachers and others adults in many areas of mental health and emotional well-being including
Staying Resilient during COVID-19
A toolkit compiling strategies to support teachers to build and bolster their resilience during the challenges and unpredictability associated with the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Teaching Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Skills in the Classroom
Supplemental videos that teachers may incorporate into existing classroom-based social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculums/lesson plans for high school students. The videos specifically bring in youth voices about the benefits of learning SEL skills.
Cyberbullying Resources for Grades 5-12 Teachers
Teachers can use these resources to teach students about cyber safety, navigating the Internet and social media platforms safely and responsibly, and how to seek supports if experiencing cyberbullying.
Anti-Black Racism Resources for K-12 Classrooms
An online resource library providing educators lesson plans, teaching principles, and readings lists on incorporating anti-Black racism and social justice to existing K-12 curriculums.
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Healthy Living and Mental Health Information from Canadian Paediatricians
This an informational website, developed by the Canadian Paediatric Society that offers information for healthy living (e.g., healthy sleeping, eating habits) and mental well-being for children and adolescents.
TAG Program Initiative
This promising practice highlights the TAG (Teacher Advisory and Guidance) program initiative created by Robert H. Lagerquist Middle School in Brampton, Ontario. The TAG program is a means to deliver mental health lessons.
Soft Start Welcomes
This promising practice highlights the Soft Start Welcomes initiative created by F.H. Collins Secondary School in Whitehorse, Yukon.