Mental health
Children's mental health can have a substantial impact on their education. In this section, you can learn more about the programs and supports available to help students struggling with mental health issues.
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Ontario schools ideal place to improve student health
A new report from People for Education shows students need more physical education teachers, better coordination of services.
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Childhood obesity recommendations released
Ontario's Minister of Health and Long-term Care has promised action on childhood obesity report.
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New Minister of Education announced
People for Education welcomes Ontario's new Minister of Education.
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Nov 09
Open Minds, Healthy Minds: Ontario’s Comprehensive Mental Health and Addictions Strategy
The first three years of Ontario’s Open Minds, Healthy Minds: Ontario’s Comprehensive Mental Health and Addictions Strategy focus on children and youth and creates a more integrated and responsive child
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New sex ed and mental health curriculum needed
Ontario's largest physical health and education association released a new report calling on the province to fully implement Ontario's elementary and secondary Health and Physical Education (H&PE) curriculum.
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Nov 17
New curriculum would teach respect
In a column in the Hamilton Spectator, James Mandigo, a researcher and professor in the Centre for Healthy Development at Brock University, argues that it is time for the province to implement the new sex ed curriculum.
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Oct 04
A different way to deal with bullying
A new approach to bullying has promising results. But it's a no-blame method. Will the parents of bullied children accept that?