Andrew Baxter

Alberta Mental Health Literacy Project Lead/

[MentalHealthLiteracy.org @mh_literacy]

Calling all schools & youth-serving orgs! If you have implemented any MHL programs or initiatives, we want your input. Please take this 1 min survey to inform the development of the first National Repository of MHL Resources for Children & Youth: https://t.co/gaPgwdi2TJ #edchat

[MentalHealthLiteracy.org @mh_literacy]

The first National Repository of #MentalHealthLiteracy (MHL) resources for children & youth is currently under development! Please take this 1 min survey to share about any MHL initiatives that have been implemented in your organization: https://t.co/gaPgwdi2TJ #research #edchat

[MentalHealthLiteracy.org @mh_literacy]

We are feeling #grateful for the opportunity to meet this morning with the All-Party Mental Health Caucus in Ottawa. We highlighted the importance of utilizing an #evidencebased mental health literacy approach to support the #health & wellbeing of all Canadians. #GetLiterate

[MentalHealthLiteracy.org @mh_literacy]

We were fortunate to present a condensed 'Go-To-Educator' #MentalHealthLiteracy PD for 90 high school counsellors & student services staff. Thank you @yyCBEdu for hosting us! Interested in PD opportunities for your area? Check out https://t.co/zlvTNFCwC7. #edchat #GetLiterate

[MentalHealthLiteracy.org @mh_literacy]

Just released! Episode 3 of our ‘Meet the Psychiatrist’ series: Understanding Mental Health Treatments. Get the answers to these questions (and oh so much more) with the full video on our YouTube channel: https://t.co/XfNUeRu1kv #GetLiterate #mentalhealth #edchat #psych

[MentalHealthLiteracy.org @mh_literacy]

We were invited by @PeaceArchNews to comment on school #mentalhealth days organized by students. Check out the article to read our response: https://t.co/kTzyhhRrkr #GetLiterate #edchat

[MentalHealthLiteracy.org @mh_literacy]

Campbell River is determined to #GetLiterate! In a few jam-packed days, we are meeting with @CRSD72 leaders, educators & staff to support implementation of our #MentalHealthLiteracy curriculum resources. Add in a parent presentation & our Go-To Educator training! #makinganimpact

[Dr. Jonathan N. Stea @jonathanstea]

Covid-19 misinformation? We’re over it.

Pseudoscience? Over it.

Conspiracies? Over it.

Want to do your part to amplify scientific expertise and evidence-based health information?

Join us.

🇨🇦 Follow us @ScienceUpFirst. #ScienceUpFirst https://t.co/81iPxXXn4q.

[Tyler Black, MD @tylerblack32]

And there is also the possibility that the media seized on one of the quotes and left the larger context out. The media needs to do a much better job of reporting and researching these issues.

[MentalHealthLiteracy.org @mh_literacy]

Join us for our next #MentalHealthLiteracy facilitator training! This session is suitable for those who would like foundational info about MHL to share with their organization/community. Register here: https://t.co/wLaL5mgndX #edchat #GetLiterate #somefreethingsareactuallygood

[Andrew Baxter @MHLprojectco]

@alexinglis_phe @Kamloops_SD73 @mh_literacy Thanks @Kamloops_SD73 for being a great audience! So excited to see how a mental health literacy continues to be implemented in you district.

[MentalHealthLiteracy.org @mh_literacy]

So, what are your plans for the weekend? Pretty sure perusing our latest peer-reviewed publication is at the top of your list! Learn how our Go-To Educator training helps to improve referrals to youth #mentalhealth services: https://t.co/zJUWLGbW5F #evidencebased #edchat

[Andrew Baxter @MHLprojectco]

@StanKutcher Love it! Well done!

[MentalHealthLiteracy.org @mh_literacy]

When it comes to #mentalhealth resources, we are all about the evidence. That’s why we are conducting #research to evaluate the effectiveness of our new Elementary #MentalHealthLiteracy Resource. There is still time to join in this AB-wide opportunity! #MentalHealthMonday #edchat

[MentalHealthLiteracy.org @mh_literacy]

Unfortunately, there is a lot of #misinformation out there about #suicide & #suicideprevention. On #worldsuicidepreventionday, we encourage you to get #evidencebased information so we can work together more effectively to reduce death by suicide: https://t.co/1Nk7LRuTFG

[Timothy Caulfield @CaulfieldTim]

Study finds schoolchildren who exercise perform better academically https://t.co/mM8qX71fEe

"...increase the number of hours of physical education up to one hour daily... improve the physical & mental health" and the "cognitive & academic performance..."

#Move!

[MentalHealthLiteracy.org @mh_literacy]

In #Calgary, pride parade is celebrated in Sept! Creating & contributing to inclusive spaces is good for everyone's #mentalhealth. When safety and respect are valued in our communities, we all flourish 😊 #loveislove #Pride2022

[MentalHealthLiteracy.org @mh_literacy]

Calling all elementary schools in Alberta! Looking to implement a free, #mentalhealthliteracy classroom resource for students in grades 4-6? We still have room in our AB-Wide Elementary Mental Health Literacy Resource Research Project. #mentalhealth #edchat #classroomresources