Did you know that #MHFA Standard, Supporting Youth, and Supporting Older Adults are all available virtually? Find a course in your time zone and register today! https://t.co/pAQMxVfGeY
You can call Kids Help Phone in Arabic through an interpreter from anywhere in Canada at any time. Call 1-800-668-6868 and press “3” for support in Arabic.
#LetsTalk | #MentalHealthMatters
Difficult situations cannot always be avoided, and they can lead to stressful situations where anxiety is at its height. Here are some quick Tips to Reduce Anxiety. https://t.co/rPLVsgN9a3
The better adults can remain optimally regulated, the better they can help students to achieve optimal regulation. Even more important: the better we regulate ourselves, the more energized we feel at the end of the teaching day. #Teachers#Onted#SelfReg
There are many messages about “the importance of the early years”—the idea that brain trajectories are set by age six—dramatically increase some parents’ stress. But the truth is, it is never too late to start doing #SelfReg with your child—or yourself.
A critical function of the #interbrain is to turn off a baby’s neuroceptive danger alarm. It is the #caregiver—the external brain who has to play this role of turning off the alarm in the #earlyyears
The most important element in helping any child or teen shift from survival brain to learning brain is helping them feel safe and secure: physically and emotionally, and as a learner. #SelfReg#Teachers#Educators
The words we use help reduce the stigma associated with seeking help and discussing feelings surrounding thoughts of suicide is a great relief to people. Here are some tips to help you talk about suicide #ShareHope#TalkingAboutSuicide#SuicidePrevention https://t.co/viBQ5Pbw77
For many, #mentalillness has its onset in adolescence, but a lot of people still hold the misconception that youth don't need to worry about #mentalhealth. This is false, and earlier intervention can lead to better outcomes for youth
More myths: https://t.co/vfwhzDOhev #MIAW21
Patterns make the world more predictable and less startling. The ability to recognize patterns anchors children by significantly reducing their #stress so that they stay in learning brain mode, open to and interested in the world around them. #SelfReg
Parenting stress can be reduced through timely, urgent investments that can help to prevent adverse outcomes for child development, mental health, and families. Register for our October 27 webinar to learn about recommendations for improvement https://t.co/5KDh1ThPL5
Ahead of #WorldMentalHealthDay on Oct. 10, we’re excited to announce the 113 recipients of the 2021 #BellLetsTalk Community Fund! These incredible organizations are working to improve access to mental health care in communities all around Canada: https://t.co/N3sMALtbVc #MIAW21
Mental health is like any other medical condition – with the right care at the right time, you can live with hope, dignity and self-determination. For more resources, visit the Mental Health Commission of Canada: https://t.co/a4EAEQiENv #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek#IslandHealth
All kids need to #restore in order to learn, so the big question is: First the child needs to know when they need to recover: what it feels like to be overstressed, when they need to rest and not keep themselves going with a shot of dopamine.
It’s important to give kids time to transition back a routine – it’s a lot of change! See our School Mental Health Backpack for expert tips on how to support your kids through this transition. https://t.co/ebhZnwbfuc #KidsCantWait#BackToSchool
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay every day, we lose people around the world to suicide. Know the resources and encourage open conversation. No shame, no stigma, share compassion.