This fall, the Ministry of Education has introduced a series of three modules per grade to support the existing mental health literacy expectations within the Grade 7 and 8 Health and Physical Education curriculum. This series of three, 40-minute modules per grade will be delivered by educators to support the existing mental health literacy expectations within Strand D of the Health and Physical Education curriculum. They’re not new learning – they offer ways to enhance the delivery of the existing curriculum and focus on mental health literacy.
This learning will help equip students with inclusive, culturally responsive, evidence-informed knowledge, skills, and strategies to support their mental health and well-being. They align with and support the work we here at the Durham Catholic District School Board do to support student mental health.
The modules were informed by extensive consultation with parents/ caregivers, students, cultural and community organizations.
There are important reasons to bring these modules into the classroom:
- Students want to learn more about mental health at school.
- This learning helps students develop skills that support positive mental health.
- Mental health learning supports learning in all other areas.
- This learning can encourage conversations and help students in need reach support.
- As caring adults in the lives of young people, we want students to be well!
Feel free to watch the introductory video that provides more information
The hope is that by helping our students learn about mental health, we are taking steps towards supporting the positive well-being of all. If you have questions or concerns about your child’s mental health, you can speak to a DCDSB mental health professional through our Social Work Access Line.
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