Children’s Mental Health Week (May 6-12)
May 6–12 is Children’s Mental Health Week across the province of Ontario. Sudbury Catholic Schools will celebrate the opportunity to make intentional connections of caring for ourselves, mind, body and spirit. This year’s Mental Health Week is centred on the healing power of compassion and will explore how compassion connects us all!
Did you know? As many as 1 in 5 Ontario children and youth in Ontario will experience some form of mental health problem – that’s about 500,000 kids. Of those kids, 5 out of 6 will not receive the treatment they need.
Join us for CMHW 2024 and help raise awareness for child and youth mental health and well-being!
Children’s Mental Health Week 2024
Activities & Events Planned for Sudbury Catholic Schools:
Hope Clouds
On May 6th, the Mental Health Team has organized an activity for schools centred around the theme of Hope. Participating students will craft their own “Hope Clouds,” reflecting on their aspirations and dreams. They will also consider actionable steps toward achieving these aspirations and identify sources of support.
Love Rocks!
Classrooms signed up to receive supplies to craft rocks adorned with inspiring messages to spread love, kindness, hope, and encouragement throughout the community during May 6-10.
Wear Green for Children’s Mental Health Week
Schools are encouraged to wear green on Friday, May 10, to promote Children’s Mental Health Week and show support for children with emotional disorders.
Free Community Events & Activities
The Compass Youth Advisory Council and community partners have planned events and activities for the upcoming Child and Youth Mental Health Week.
This year, free community events include:
- Urban Air Drop In on Monday, May 6 from 4-6 PM
- Craft day at the Sudbury Youth Wellness Hub on Tuesday, May 7 from 3-7 PM
- Inspired Tots Drop In on Wednesday, May 8 from 2 – 6:30 PM
- Ice Cream at 3 Cows and a Cone on Thursday, May 9 from 11 AM – 8 PM
- safeTALK Training on Friday, May 10 at 9 AM
- Swimming at the Espanola Recreation Complex on Friday, May 10 from 5-6:45 PM
- Swimming at YMCA Sudbury on Saturday, May 11 from 1-2 PM
- Bowling at Plaza Bowl on Saturday, May 11 at 6 PM and 7:30 PM
- Buy 1 Get 1 Free ice pops from Papaya Pops on Sunday, May 12 from 11 AM – 8 PM
- Art and sticker design contest
- Plus, we’re handing out free wellness kits full of your self-care necessities
The full schedule of activities and links to register can be found on the Compass website.
Compass – Event Schedule for Families
CMHA Resources
CMHA – The Practice of Self Compassion
CMHA – A Week of Compassion
CMHA – Toolkit for Teachers
CMHA – The Mental Health Impacts of Compassion
CMHA – What is Compassion?
CMHA – Poster
If You Need Support
You are not alone. If you need support, please reach out to your doctor, family member or a trusted adult. You can find a variety of mental health and well-being resources and supports available at school and in the community highlighted on the Mental Health and Well-Being section of our website.
Mental Health & Well-Being
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Safe & Accepting Schools
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Mental Health Newsletter
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