Coping with stress and anxiety
As COVID-19 restrictions begin to loosen in Canada and around the world, many are grappling to adjust to new norms for return to work and (more…)
Mental Health and Illness
Having good mental health means generally feeling good and being able to cope with everyday life at home and at work. Positive mental health means (more…)
Everyday Mental Health Classroom Resource
Everyday Mental Health Classroom Resource. The resource can be accessed at: smh-assist.ca/emhc. This resource was co-developed over the past two years by School Mental Health ASSIST and ETFO. It has (more…)
Mental Illness
Mental illness is experienced by 1 in 3 Canadians during their lifetime. Many Canadians are affected by it either directly or indirectly through family, friends or (more…)
Ontario’s Well-Being Strategy for Education
Ontario’s Well-Being Strategy for Education Promoting well-being is one of the four interconnected goals of Achieving Excellence, Ontario’s renewed vision for education. This goal is based (more…)
Mental Illness
Understanding Mental Illness Recognizing and Responding to Signs of Mental Illness It can be hard to know whether someone’s behaviour is a result of a (more…)
Mindfulness
Mindfulness The Dalai Lama, when asked what surprises him most about humanity, said: “Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then (more…)
Mental Health
Mental Health Mental health is a complex issue. The term “mental health” refers to a broad spectrum of disorders that affect mood, thinking and behaviour. (more…)