Your Well-Being Matters
We acknowledge that many of our students, parents/guardians, staff and school communities are all experiencing uncertainty and worry about their health and safety, and that of their loved ones. As COVID-19 continues to disrupt our personal and professional lives, it is important to acknowledge these impacts and to engage in an open dialogue, discussing ways to maintain and support our collective mental health and well-being.
We’ve created and gathered a variety of coping strategies and resources to help everyone in the weeks and months ahead, while promoting positive mental health and well-being. Some of the following topics may include: Self-Care, Gratitude, Connection, Kindness, Physical Activity and Creativity as we aim to support the needs of our school communities and staff.
Additional Resources
- DDSB Healthy Habits for Well-Being
- Roadmap to a Healthy Brain
- 8 Feel Good Tips to Boost Your Mood
- Eat Smarter
- Sleep Soundly
- You Matter
- Self Care Checklist and Tips
- Student Self Care 101
- How can I Keep My Child Mentally Well During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Parenting in the time of COVID-19 - World Health Organization
- Personal Resiliency
- Take the Time to Talk
- Kindness Connection
- Kindness Activities
- Healthy Habits - Sleep Hygiene in Kids
- Healthy Habits - How to Learn from Home
- Healthy Habits - 7 Ways to Reduce Stress
- Benefits of Gratitude
- Gratitude Tips - Video
- Gratitude Prompts
- Gratitude: 5 things any parent can do
- Manage Stress with these 10-Tips for Resiliency
- Tips for Changing your Frame During COVID 19
- How to Handle Emotions at Work
- Student Self Care 101
- How can I Keep My Child Mentally Well During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- 12 Mental Health Practices to Try with Your Children at Home
- Kids Help Phone: We are Here to Help
