The Stigma-Free Society is an organization from British Columbia known for its tireless work to cultivate, encourage and educate diverse communities. Their goal is "to create AWARENESS of the various stigmas that exist in the world, develop an UNDERSTANDING of the challenges that numerous people face and encourage all people to foster ACCEPTANCE of themselves and others." In their blog, they have published Mental Health Student Toolkits, that teach and promote mental wellness among children and teens. Click on the titles below to get access to their helpful resources.
Staying active is important in order to maintain our mental wellbeing. Feel free to use these resources below that will supply youth with many activity ideas for when they need a mental health boost. Use the Stigma-Free Activity Generator to give youth ideas about what to do during their spare time. Scroll down to explore a Situation Shifter activity, Mental Health Activities to use in the classroom, conversation cards for Real Talk about mental health, Stigma-Free tools, and a Mental Health True or False quiz.
Staying active is important in order to maintain our mental wellbeing. Feel free to use these resources below that will supply teens with many activity ideas for when they need a mental health boost. Use the Stigma-Free Activity Generator to give teens ideas about what to do during their spare time.
Although strategies are somewhat separated by grade level, most strategies can be used at any age. For further questions or to request additional resources, please contact your district's school social worker.