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Mental Health Woes are Commonplace in our Institutes of Higher Learning

Mental Health Woes are Commonplace in our Institutes of Higher Learning

For Parents, For Teachers & Principals

Article: The sickening silence about suicide on campus Filling our students with knowledge is not enough; they deserve good health too. Andre Picard  – Opinion section of the Globe and Mail, Tuesday March 25, 2019 Some highlights from the article: When schools...
Suicide: An urgent national problem in many countries

Suicide: An urgent national problem in many countries

For Parents, For Teachers & Principals

Canada’s public health crisis of suicides needs a funded mental health plan, according to the Canadian Medical Association Journal Editorial of September 6, 2016. Suicide is the leading cause of death among the 15-35 age group, behind auto accidents. The CMAJ editors...
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School Health Coordinator testimonial

"The Model speaks to young people about taking responsibility for their own health and well-being. The Wheel metaphor is practical and easily understood by any age and could be adapted to a wide range of learning styles. The student-friendly ideas can easily be integrated into curriculum and extra-curricular health promoting lessons and activities. It builds on all of the principles of health promotion."

Teacher testimonial

"Finally we have a framework into which all our work fits like a glove! The Wellness Resource has provided both philosophical and practical threads that logically and creatively tie together the many varied themes we develop in our program."

Counselor testimonial

"As a First Nations Counselor I have adopted the Wellness Wheel Model to address the diverse needs of my students. It encompasses all aspects of life and is not specific to any one culture or society. I not only encourage the students to use the Model, I use it in my own life as well."

Recent Blog Posts

  • The Impact of Alcohol Consumption on Public Health
  • Screen Time Increases Kids’ Risk of High Blood Pressure, Insulin Resistance
  • How to Protect Your Teen’s Mental Health
  • The Soul Bird
  • Wellness Priorities Survey – a school wellness study
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