👇Mental Health Week

Just like our bodies can get sick, our #brains can get sick. Stigma re: mental disorders & tx continues to be a barrier for people getting help early. One way to reduce stigma? #GetReal with #evidencebased info about mental illnesses: mentalhealthliteracy.org/mental-disorde… #MentalHealthWeek

Today we are finishing up our most recent round of #MentalHealthLiteracy Core Training; what an incredible, diverse group of professionals from across Canada and abroad! We look forward to learning how you implement MHL info & resources in your areas! #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

CMHA Headstrong Anti-Stigma Youth Summit for SD61 middle school youth. #bebrave #reachout #speakup @cmha ⁦Greater Victoria School District⁩ ⁦SD61 District Team⁩

SD61's Monthly Snapshots provide mental health & wellness resources to support K-12 students and families in our community. November's Snapshots focus on the importance of getting a good night's rest. E:bit.ly/3NFKJC4 M:bit.ly/3h3VZvD S:bit.ly/3zJgLY5

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Should I step down as head of Twitter? I will abide by the results of this poll.

Greater Victoria School District staff out getting it done! #yyj

Are you a spouse/partner of a police, fire, or paramedic member? Re: Building Families groups starting in AB and BC the week of Jan 30. Evening and mid-day groups; 24 spots available! See QR code below or click link to signup: familyfirstresponder.ca/signup/ Wayfound Mental Health Group CIPSRT

#MentalHealthLiteracy in schools works best when meaningfully & repeatedly integrated into the regular school day. A little bit of math, some science, mental health literacy, PE, language arts, music… talk about well-rounded learning! #edchat #MentalHealthMonday #MythVsFact

Hey Global BC CBC British Columbia @CBCStephenQuinn This data really does fly in the face of a commonly heard narrative during the pandemic. Would be nice to get some traction on this narrative.

#BeAHero and join Canadian Blood Services stem cell registry at Blood.ca/BeAHero Kitchener Rangers

Are you a spouse/partner of a police, fire, or paramedic living in BC, AB, SK, or ON? We have spots left in our Tues 7:00-8:30PM MT and Thurs 1:00-2:30PM MT FREE virtual groups starting next week. We need BC participants! See familyfirstresponder.ca! CIPSRT Wayfound Mental Health Group

Families seeking resources to support their children’s mental health and wellness can check out our monthly Snapshots. February’s Snapshots focus on resolving conflict in healthy ways. K-5: bit.ly/3HFB2ks 6-8: bit.ly/40AgXok 9-12: bit.ly/3DKoGX1

PLAYER APPEARANCE 🚨 It's the #OHLRangers Hockey Gives Blood Day on February 22nd at the #Waterloo donor center! We will be on-site starting at 3pm. Book an appointment now: bit.ly/3Edbieo Hockey Gives Blood | Canadian Blood Services

Physical activity develops the executive function area of the brain responsible for focus, on task behavior and self regulation of emotions. How many students could benefit from more recess, play, and physical activity? All of them! Adults too!

We know you miss him, and we do too. We're just three hours away from the return of captain Lleyton Moore! (If that's not reason enough, Kitchener is in town for the first time in more than THREE years) SEE YOU THERE! TICKETS | bit.ly/3Zv2wAr

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