What an absolutely amazing, uplifting, & inspiring 2 days at the #MentalHealthInSchools conference. Thank you very much @bcedplan for inviting me to join the speaker panel, and for all the speakers&presenters for the wisdom you shared 🙏 🧠 #MHISC2023 @FISA_BC @SafeEducationBC

Dr. Bonnie Henry and Dr. Daniele Behn Smith speak to youth mental health in BC, and the inherent rights of Indigenous peoples and truth and reconciliation. #MHISC2023

School representatives share what is working, what we are continuing to grow, lessons learned from the field…. Jeremy Church, North Vancouver SD44 Jamie Morris, FISA Rav Johal, Richmond SD38 Peter McKay, Nisga’a SD92 Jovo Bikic, Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows SD42 #MHISC2023

Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl, @caselorg, @UBC, speaks to a systemic approach for SEL. The importance paying attention is a key theme. We have assets and areas for growth. #MHISC2023 @SD27_CC

What a gift to spend time with Monique Gray Smith @ltldrum this morning. #MHISC2023 “Connecting with Light Hearts” @LenardonCheryl @Kim62505671

Dr. John-Tyler Binfet shares the School Kindness Scale to test students’ perceptions of kindness in schools. #MHISC2023 education.ok.ubc.ca/research…

Youth as Champions for Mental Health in Schools and Community #MHISC2023 #StudentVoice Students share thoughts on pressures from academics, transitions, finding belonging, peer pressure, COVID…; and coping mechanisms like finding escape online, social media, substance abuse….

I’m excited to be at the 2022/2023 @bcedplan #MentalHealthInSchools conference! Sharing space with colleagues across BC who have the common goal of supporting our kids and ourselves 🙏 #MHISC2023 @SafeEducationBC @FISA_BC @ISABC1 🧠 #connections. #ListenHearFeel 🤝