On Wednesday, May 1, 2019, Albertans are invited to participate in Hats On! For Mental Health Day by wearing a hat to raise awareness of the importance of positive mental health. Schools can participate by encouraging students and staff to wear hats and engaging in conversations focused on understanding mental health and the importance of removing the stigma associated with mental illness.
Learn more about Hats On! For Mental Health at
canwetalk.ca, a website sponsored by the Alberta Teachers’ Association and the Canadian Mental Health Association that includes a variety of mental health resources for schools.
The focus on mental health promotion continues during Mental Health Week, May 6 – 10, 2019. Students who are mentally healthy are resilient and better able to learn, achieve success and build healthy relationships.
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