The mental health and well-being of students continues to be a priority at DCDSB. For some students, summertime can be challenging for a number of reasons. The disruption in routine and a loss of structure can affect anyone. Changes in sleep and eating habits can have big impacts. Less structured days can lend themselves to spending too much time online and can aggravate an unhealthy attachment to social media. Below we have highlighted some tips for summertime wellness, as well as resources that can be accessed for support.
Parents and caregivers can access a tip sheet from School Mental Health Ontario to support the mental health and well-being of their child or teen.
Simple but effective ideas to help anyone maintain their mental wellness during the summer:
Resources:
Adjusting to the summer routine: Tips from Sick Kids
10 Ways to Get you Family Active This Summer
Action for Healthy Kids offers some tips on how to Create a Family Self-Care Plan
If someone’s safety is at risk and needs immediate help, call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room.
Please access the DCDSB mental health page for a list of mental health supports in Durham Region, including crisis, non-crisis and culturally relevant mental health supports.
Visit our YouTube page to view our playlist on mental health videos from previous workshops and other resources.