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How to have important conversations with kids about world events like those taking place in Ukraine, and how to tailor them based on age and maturity levels — from child psychologists.

A series of free, evidence-based video and print resources that caregivers and educators can use to teach their kids critical mental health and coping skills.

In this report, we examine the growing body of research on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on children’s mental health.

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Students and their families have experienced the COVID-19 pandemic in unique and varied ways. Many of us, including our children, have been left with a collective sense of loss. The various losses experienced may have included disrupted learning, limited social interactions with friends and loved ones, and a lack of favoured recreational activities. These feelings of loss can challenge our well-being and may even lead to thoughts of suicide for some. In this session we will present strategies to help you prepare, prevent and respond if your child or teen is experiencing significant feelings of loss or thoughts of suicide.

WHEN: March 4, 2021 @7pm

SPEAKERS:
Dr Elizabeth Paquette is a practicing psychologist. She recently retired from the OCSB after 33 years of service in the roles of psychologist, Chief Psychologist and Mental Health Lead.

Dr. Richard Bolduc has been a practicing psychologist with the Ottawa Catholic School Board for over 15 years. He has been helping children, teachers and families with assessments, consultations and counselling over the years. In his new role as the OCSB Mental Health Lead, he is currently focusing on encouraging positive mental health literacy and practices in schools throughout the board.

*This is a virtual event, a link will be sent to all those who REGISTER the day of the event. Be sure to check your spam folders! We look forward to having you join us! Questions or cancellations can be sent to ottawacspa@gmail.com.

Mary Deacon, chair of the Bell Let’s Talk mental health initiative, discusses the role leadership has in prioritizing and supporting their employee’s mental health needs.

Grade 4 students from Mr. Kilroy's class at Georges Vanier Catholic School created a music video for #BellLetsTalk day, featuring the song, 'War Paint' by Madeline Merlo. #ocsbBeWell

Learning at Home: Resources for Families

The Ottawa Collaborative for Parenting Support (OCPS) wants parents to feel supported in being the best parent you can be! The OCPS is part of the Ottawa Child and Youth Initiative. We are a community of partners working together to build resilient families that can support their children's healthy development, feel empowered, and are able to cope with the ups and downs of everyday living. We recognize that all parents have questions about different areas of parenting, and we want to encourage parents to Just ask! See below for links to organizations to get you started finding answers. Below is information about our four Just ask partners and how to contact them, at the bottom is information about how to obtain your own poster. Looking for information about the Facebook series, click here! Cette page en français, cliquez ici.

The world's news has been difficult for adults to understand and even more challenging for parents and guardians to explain to children. The latest news regarding civil unrest in Ukraine makes the questions and the answers even more complex. Reaction to tragic events will vary significantly from person to person. One child in the same

Mental Health is just as important as physical health, so we need to treat and support them the same. And getting support early can help us stay healthy or prevent challenges from getting worse. Talk to someone you trust or reach out to one of the organizations listed below. You can also support someone else just by listening and knowing about the resources available like the ones below.

By Paige Tutt

This webinar provides a roadmap to help managers participate in conversations with employees who may require support when experiencing difficulties related to mental health.

OCSB grounds its approach to student, teacher, staff and parent health and wellbeing during COVID-19 on one of its three strategic commitments. Read more from guest bloggers Manon Séguin and Dr. Richard Bolduc.

These classroom-ready resources can be used for either virtual and in-person learning

COVID-19 has affected every aspect of our lives, including our mental health. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 38% of Canadians say