David Armstrong

Chief Psychologist, Upper Canada District School Board

[David Armstrong @ucdsb_psych]

@LindsayL_Daigle @washingtonpost @UCDSB @UCDSBDirector @TrusteeJohn Strategies with even greater potential for impact across all students!

[David Armstrong @ucdsb_psych]

Lots of great tips for parents on why sleep is important for teens and what to do about it in today’s @washingtonpost . I’ll be speaking on the subject at Wednesday’s @UCDSB meeting! @UCDSBDirector @TrusteeJohn

[School Mental Health Ontario @SMHO_SMSO]

Students - and all of us - have moments when strong emotions take over. As we start a new week, these grounding exercises can help gain control and create a sense of peace and safety. https://t.co/xvqhpbgSXj

[Dr. Jonathan N. Stea @jonathanstea]

If you feel offended when particular health misinformation is corrected, then consider that perhaps you’ve over-identified with said health misinformation.

[School Mental Health Ontario @SMHO_SMSO]

Calling all student support staff! Join @SMHO_SMSO & @StrongMindsCda on Thursday for a workshop to implement 'Kids Have Stress Too!' The resource offers stress management strategies for students from Grade 1-6. See registration details. https://t.co/rFTDT06vqM

[School Mental Health Ontario @SMHO_SMSO]

Are you a school administrator who wants to boost student mental health? On October 19, at 10:30a.m. attend Supporting Mental Health: Where do I start? Our workshop is full of helpful leadership tips. Join us! https://t.co/5nTFAbpeFs

[lkdsbwellness @lkdsbwellness]

Great opportunity for school administrators !

[UCDSB Wellness @ucdsbwellness]

“When it comes to communicating with your school, you don’t have to wait for things to escalate to reach out”.

[Dr. Jonathan N. Stea @jonathanstea]

The tolerance of pseudoscience is not a victimless crime.

It is an intellectual crime with grave consequences.

[Ophea @opheacanada]

#PhysicalDistancing doesn't need to mean social isolation. To foster feelings of community & belonging, @SMHO_SMSO's First Ten Days (and Beyond) includes activities that focus on relationships & connection to help students ease into school routines. https://t.co/jfd5C0JzQi

[School Mental Health Ontario @SMHO_SMSO]

New this year! Reading can be fun as well as help develop skills to support positive mental health. As we gear up to get back to class, these Read Aloud videos can be adapted as lesson plans or shared with parents to enjoy at home! https://t.co/5GLf3hKjAg

[Dr. Richard Bolduc, C.Psych. - Il/Lui/He/Him @drRichardBolduc]

Looking forward to a great return back https://t.co/1TGSJiOZwT

[School Mental Health Ontario @SMHO_SMSO]

And...we’re back! The first 10 days of school (and beyond!) are upon us. We’re still surrounded by uncertainty so let’s all ease into the school routine with hope and with this resource that encourages a positive mentally healthy start to the school year.
https://t.co/VZ637OXes6

[David Armstrong @ucdsb_psych]

Our ‘Experts’ return, with gratitude and hope / nos « experts » revienne... https://t.co/m8fiaGvKVl via @YouTube @UCDSB @ucdsbwellness

[David Armstrong @ucdsb_psych]

Hey @UCDSB: hope everyone got to see this great video today from our experts! Thank-you for everything you do! https://t.co/m8fiaGvKVl @ucdsbwellness

[David Armstrong @ucdsb_psych]

Enjoyed speaking with @JHazlewoodCBC on @CBCOntMorning today about welcoming and supportive schools. Catch it here: Ontario Morning - Part 3 (31:30 mark) https://t.co/FBZKal2N6z @UCDSB @ucdsbwellness @SMHO_SMSO

[David Armstrong @ucdsb_psych]

I'm looking forward to speaking with @jhazlewoodCBC on @CBCOntMorning (approx 7:40 am) regarding how Ontario educators are creating welcoming and supportive environments this Fall with help from @SMHO_SMSO . @UCDSB @ucdsbwellness

[ONTSpecialNeeds @ONTSpecialNeeds]

Practice pronouncing your student's names before school starts. It is so important that you pronounce everyone's name correctly. It does make a difference.

[Mental Health Commission of Canada @MHCC_]

While many students & families are eager to return to a “more normal” school experience, some will be worried about starting back and what this new school year will look like for them. @SMHO_SMSO shares tips for supporting a mentally healthy back to school https://t.co/ypzQuR9I11

[Headspace @Headspace]

Relax your jaw.
Relax your shoulders.
Relax the space between your eyebrows.