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Note: Please review the items below to decide if they are appropriate for your students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n \n Family of Morgan Dunbar wants to help others after teen’s suicide <\/a>\n
This article is about the family of Morgan Dunbar, a teen who took her own life after being bullied. The family decided to start a foundation called Morgan\u2019s Mission. They\u2019re hoping by sharing Morgan\u2019s story, they can raise awareness about bullying and its impact on mental health. Note: An audio file about Morgan and her life is included.<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Ottawa woman’s ‘Convo Plates’ spread across Canada and beyond <\/a>\n
A look at Jolene Hansell\u2019s \u201cconvo plates\u201d\u2014small ceramic plates that encourage people to speak about mental health and raise awareness about mental health issues. Jolene helped create the plates after her brother committed suicide. <\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Personal stories about mental health <\/a>\n
A collection of personal stories from the Time to Change movement, which is focused on ending the stigma around mental health issues and mental illness. (Please note: The personal stories may contain sensitive topics.)<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n ‘You\u2019re not alone’: Teen mental health advocate speaks out about youth depression <\/a>\n
An article about Calgary teen Mackenzie Murphy, who after dealing with depression, has spoken out and advocated for others dealing with mental illness. The article also includes a video.<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Edward the \u201cCrazy Man\u201d written and illustrated by Marie Day (Annick Press, 2002)<\/span> <\/a>\n
A story about a boy named Charlie who meets a man on the streets that people call \u201ccrazy man.\u201d His actual name is Edward. He lives on the streets and deals with schizophrenia. He\u2019s different, but that doesn\u2019t stop Edward from saving Charlie as a boy. When Charlie grows up, he wants to repay Edward\u2019s kindness by offering him a job.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n book <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Everybody’s Different on Everybody Street written by Sheree Fitch and illustrated by Laura Jolicoeur (Nimbus Publishing, 2001)<\/span> <\/a>\n
A book written in rhyme that celebrates how people are similar and different, and how they all have weaknesses and gifts.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n book <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n For the Beautiful People by Hannah Godard (Lulu Press, Inc., 2014)<\/span> <\/a>\n
Written by a 14-year-old, this book focuses on bullying and the effect it can have. The story is about a young girl who is bullied by someone who used to be a friend. Eventually, the girl makes a new friend who helps her to cope with and deal with the issue. (for older students)<\/div> <\/div>\n \n book <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Iris the Dragon series<\/span> <\/a>\n
Based in Ontario, this series of books is created by the Iris the Dragon charity. The books address different conditions and recognize the importance of family, school, and community in the health and success of a child\u2019s life.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n book <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Meh: A Story About Depression written and illustrated by Deborah Malcolm (ThunderStone Books, 2015<\/span> <\/a>\n
A wordless picture book about a boy\u2019s journey through depression. Discussion questions are included at the end of the book.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n book <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n The Red Tree written and illustrated by Shaun Tan (Simply Read Books, 2001)<\/span> <\/a>\n
This book represents a child\u2019s fragmented journey through depression. Text is limited, but the illustrations depict worries and feelings. A small red leaf is included in each picture to symbolize hope.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n book <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Scaredy Squirrel written and illustrated by M\u00e9lanie Watt (Kids Can Press, 2008\u2013present)<\/span> <\/a>\n
A series of books based around a character that identifies his fears, avoids them at all costs, creates contingency plans, but inevitably ends up facing the fears he tried to avoid. He eventually learns his fears aren\u2019t as bad as he thought they would be. Told in a fun and simple way, the Scaredy Squirrel<\/em> series is a good entry point for discussing anxiety.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n book <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Virginia Wolf written by Kyo Maclear and illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault (Kids Can Press, 2012)<\/span> <\/a>\n
Narrated by Virginia\u2019s sister, Vanessa, this book tells the story of Virginia\u2019s depression, which is represented as a wolf. Vanessa uses art to help Virginia begin her road to recovery and find hope.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n book <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety written by Dawn Huebner and illustrated by Bonnie Matthews (Magination Press, 2005)<\/span> <\/a>\n
This interactive self-help book has ideas and directions to help young people overcome and work through their worries.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n book <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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