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A mental health and well-being continuum of supports and services : 2021-2022 school year

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COVID-19 impacts the mental health and well-being of Albertans. This resource is intended to support school authorities in their development of a mental health and well-being continuum of supports... More ≫

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COVID-19 impacts the mental health and well-being of Albertans. This resource is intended to support school authorities in their development of a mental health and well-being continuum of supports and services to recognize the fact that students need to feel physically and psychologically safe in order to fulsomely engage in learning. NOTE: this document is also available in French (see Related tab).

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Un continuum d’appuis et de services en matière de santé mentale et de bienêtre : année scolaire 2021-2022

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Un continuum d’appuis et de services en matière de santé mentale et de bienêtre – Cette ressource permet aux leadeurs en éducation d’améliorer le soutien en matière de santé mentale pour les élèves.

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Sur les voies de l’espoir : pratiques exemplaires en matière de prévention du suicide dans les écoles de l’Alberta

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Sur les voies de l’espoir est une ressource qui parle du rôle des écoles dans la prévention du suicide. Elle fournit des informations sur le renforcement des capacités d’intervention dans les... More ≫

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Sur les voies de l’espoir est une ressource qui parle du rôle des écoles dans la prévention du suicide. Elle fournit des informations sur le renforcement des capacités d’intervention dans les écoles, y compris la sensibilisation, la création d'un langage et d'une compréhension partagée, prévoir l’incidence de la diversité culturelle, et le renforcement des partenariats avec les parents et les tuteurs. La ressource partage des informations sur la manière dont les écoles et les autorités scolaires peuvent soutenir la prévention, l'intervention et la postvention du suicide.

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Pathways to hope : best practices in suicide prevention for Alberta schools

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This resource provides information, a synthesis of relevant and current research, and evidence-informed strategies for developing a comprehensive school-based suicide prevention and intervention... More ≫

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This resource provides information, a synthesis of relevant and current research, and evidence-informed strategies for developing a comprehensive school-based suicide prevention and intervention strategy. The information can be used by school authorities as they consider their local context and needs with respect to developing policies, strategies and/or protocols.

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Post-secondary institutions’ mandates for mental health care

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This document defines the roles of post-secondary and public health systems in improving post-secondary student mental health and gives examples of the types of screening, brief interventions and... More ≫

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This document defines the roles of post-secondary and public health systems in improving post-secondary student mental health and gives examples of the types of screening, brief interventions and referrals that fit within a post-secondary institution's mandate.

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Into focus : calling attention to youth opioid use in Alberta. Government of Alberta’s response to the office of the child and youth advocate

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In June 2018 the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate released an investigative review examining the lives of twelve youth who died from opioid poisoning between October 2015 and September 2017.... More ≫

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In June 2018 the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate released an investigative review examining the lives of twelve youth who died from opioid poisoning between October 2015 and September 2017. The review identified opportunities for system improvements in five areas, with five corresponding recommendations. All five recommendations have been accepted by the Government of Alberta, as outlined in this document.

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The heart of recovery : creating supportive school environments following a natural disaster

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The goal of the resource is to provide information and strategies that schools can use to create welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environments to support the resilience and... More ≫

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The goal of the resource is to provide information and strategies that schools can use to create welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environments to support the resilience and well-being of students and staff after a natural disaster. The information and strategies described in the resource focus on psychological recovery, "the process of facilitating resilience within individuals, families and communities exposed to disasters".

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Working together to support mental health in Alberta schools

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Current research clearly identifies the importance of mental health to learning, as well as to students' social and emotional development. Given the important relationship between positive mental... More ≫

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Current research clearly identifies the importance of mental health to learning, as well as to students' social and emotional development. Given the important relationship between positive mental health and academic success, schools have an important role in nurturing students' positive mental health and well-being. The goal of this resource is to help build a shared understanding of how schools, community partners and government can better work together to support mental health, to ensure that every student in Alberta has the learning opportunities and supports they need to develop positive mental health, be an engaged and successful learner and reach their full potential. Includes an information tool at the end to guide work around developing a mental health strategy.

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Mental health capacity building projects in Alberta

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Lists mental health projects currently being offered in Alberta schools. Includes the name of the project and the school divisions, communitites, schools where the project is being offered. Also... More ≫

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Lists mental health projects currently being offered in Alberta schools. Includes the name of the project and the school divisions, communitites, schools where the project is being offered. Also includes the grade levels for each project and the Alberta Health Services zone.

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Mental health and wellness

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Developed to support English as a Second Language learners, this resource contains a reading excerpt on mental health. This is one in a series of resources created to help ESL students learn about... More ≫

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Developed to support English as a Second Language learners, this resource contains a reading excerpt on mental health. This is one in a series of resources created to help ESL students learn about living in Alberta while also developing their English-language skills. The resources can be used by teachers within the ESL classroom, or by ESL learners who may be working independently.

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