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

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\n \n For First Nations facing suicide crisis, the solution is rooted in the community <\/a>\n
An article from CBC News exploring how community involvement and connection can help Indigenous youths and teens deal with mental health issues. (for older students)<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Montague teenagers rally for mental health with awareness concert <\/a>\n
An article about how some teenagers in Montague, Prince Edward Island, decided to raise awareness about mental health issues in their community by holding a concert. Note: A short video by two of the teens with part of a song is included.<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n North End activist Michael Champagne inspires Shamattawa youth to be leaders <\/a>\n
An article about Michael Champagne, an Indigenous activist from North End, Winnipeg who visited Shamattawa after four teen suicides and four other attempts. Michael and other Indigenous mentors went to Shamattawa to share stories and encourage youth to reconnect to their tradition and heritage. (for older students)<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Supporting Your Friend\u2019s Mental Wellness <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Winnipeg teen hopes to wipe out mental health stigma <\/a>\n
A look at Winnipeg teen Loizza Aquino\u2019s work to end the stigma around mental illness.<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Walk in the woods helps youth with mental health issues <\/a>\n
A brief article about the Mood Walks program, which helps young people dealing with mental illness get outdoors as part of their recovery process. <\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n #CHHSLetsTalk campaign shines social media spotlight on mental health <\/a>\n
A CBC article about Calgary teen Brett Rothery who dealt with depression and decided to raise awareness and funds. He placed 1400 sticky notes on lockers throughout his school with an inspirational quote and a hashtag for Twitter to encourage people to talk about mental health issues.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n CAMH using traditional holistic healing to help patients <\/a>\n
A look at the first Indigenous sweat lodge to be built at an Ontario hospital. When Indigenous clients visit CAMH they can be taken through traditional ceremonial healing sessions that include the sweat lodge. <\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Community Garden Helps Mental Health Patients Grow <\/a>\n
A short video about the Feeding Ourselves & Others gardening program and how it helps those who work and volunteer there. <\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Generation LETS: Let\u2019s Erase the Stigma! <\/a>\n
A video by LETS, an organization that brings young people together to remove the stigma around mental illness and those who struggle with it. <\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Don\u2019t Stress: How to Handle Life\u2019s Little Problems by Helaine Becker (Scholastic Canada Ltd., 2016)<\/span> <\/a>\n
This book focuses on how young people can deal with stress in their lives. Readers can flip to any page in the book, read about common, everyday scenarios that cause stress, then get advice on techniques to help them manage emotions and make calmer choices.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n book <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n How Full Is Your Bucket? For Kids written by Tom Rath and illustrated by Mary Reckmeyer (Gallup Press, 2009)<\/span> <\/a>\n
A simple story about how you can make yourself and others feel good by thoughtful and kind actions.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n book <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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