This year, the TDSB recognizes Children’s Mental Health Week (CMHW) from May 2 to 6, 2022. This year's theme is Intersecting Identities and Well-Being. 

Equity is central in supporting mental health and well-being. This prioritizes identity affirming support of students and parents/guardians from an anti-oppressive and anti-racist stance. Supporting you is our priority. We are here to help with anything you need to support your mental health and well-being and to help you navigate the tools and resources you may need. 

Schools will be noting this week in different ways, so please reach out to your child's school to find out more about local Children's Mental Health Week events.

Some resources to check out:

• monthly calendar of events, including Virtual Drop-Ins and Let's Connect About Mental Health and Well-Being sessions
• virtual heritage and culturally-responsive lounges
• student resources, including toolkits, tip sheets and more
• parent and caregiver resources
• mental health toolkits
• grief and loss resources

Also:

• For Parents/Caregivers, learn how to Keep the Conversation Going At Home
• Choice Boards for Students and Parents/Caregivers:
  • Students with Complex/Special Needs: MH Choice Board-Students with Complex Needs 
  • Kindergarten to Grade 1 Students: MH ChoiceBoard-Elementary K-1 
  • Grade 2-5 Students: MH ChoiceBoard-Grades 2-5 
  • Middle School Students: MH ChoiceBoard-Middle School 
  • Secondary Students: MH ChoiceBoard-Secondary 
  • For Parents/Caregivers - For Parents/Caregivers
• Monthly Activities
  • For Kindergarten - Grade 3 Students
  • For Grade 4-8 Students
  • For Secondary Students
  • For Students with Special Education Needs or Complex Needs

And, join and follow the conversation on Twitter by following @TDSB_MHWB and see how schools are supporting mental health and well-being with their students.