If a school notifies a parent of their child’s risk for suicide, parents must: Follow instructions and take the child for assessment immediately. Continue to take threats seriously, follow through even after the child calms down or informs the parent “they didn’t mean it”. Access school support through the school social worker. Maintain communication with […]

Many people, when they hear about mental health think about mental illness. But mental health is much more than the absence of mental illness. It is important to remember that there are many degrees of mental illness and nobody has all the features of good mental health all the time.  

Don’t be afraid to talk about our mental health, here’s why: Hiding mental health problems can make things worse 1 in 4 of us experience a mental health problem It is okay to not feel okay Talking about mental health shows great courage There is nothing to be ashamed of