An evidence-based anti-stigma initiative created by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC).
We inspire youth ages 12-18 to Be Brave, Reach Out and Speak Up about mental health. Launched across Canada, HEADSTRONG is teaching students how to recognize and reduce stigma associated with mental illness, and become leaders in their schools.
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HEADSTRONG teaches students how to reduce stigma and become mental health champions in their schools.
The Summit – A HEADSTRONG summit brings together small groups of students from various schools for an exciting day of learning. They will:
A Summit Team supports the event, striving to ensure summit participants have a great experience and the goals of the summit are reached.
Student summit attendees start an in-school HEADSTRONG club with other interested students and the support of a staff member. Students use their own creativity and use our toolkits to hold awareness and education activities for the whole school.
These activities usually take place once or twice a month and can be simple as simple as a poster display, or more involved like a resource fair or student assembly.
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Each school who has attended a HEADSTRONG summit and has a student group working on anti-stigma and mental health awareness through the school year can apply for a $250.00 grant to support their activities and events.
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Did you know that according to a recent survey we conducted, youth across Canada say the best thing about the pandemic is spending more time with their family? And that made us think, how are you doing?
