The HDSB is hosting on mental health & well-being information sessions for parents/guardians in May and June. These sessions cover specific topics based on feedback from parents/guardians. The sessions will be led by a mental health expert in that area who will share their knowledge and provide helpful information and resources.
Session topics are:
May 11 ~ Empowering Parents: Supporting Children's Mental Well-Being in the Muslim Community
This session shares tips and strategies to support your child’s well-being, how to know when your child may need additional help, and the resources available within the HDSB and Naseeha Mental Health.
May 23 ~ Prevention of Disordered Eating
In this informative and interactive session the focus is on prevention of eating disorders by sharing practical ways that parents can help their child to foster a positive relationship with food, movement and body image. We will also share signs of disordered eating patterns.
June 1 - Cyberbullying: Parenting in Today's Online World
Bullying causes harm and can take on many forms, including cyberbullying. During the pandemic, there was a need for social interaction amongst youth. This led to a rise in the use of social media applications, increasing the risk of cyberbullying. Parenting in the digital age can be intimidating. Please join us as we learn about cyberbullying and how to promote positive interactions online as well as positive relationships among young people. Knowing how to have healthy relationships online begins by having healthy relationships offline.
Sessions will be held on Google Meet, where closed captioning is available in various languages. Sessions will not be recorded.
Registration is required: Please fill out this form to let us know which information session(s) you will be attending. Space is limited in each session and you must register in advance to receive the link to join the meeting. If you have a question prior to the session, feel free to submit it through this form, otherwise an opportunity to ask questions will be made available during each session. Resources will be distributed by email to registered participants after the session.
View session descriptions:
https://hdsb.ca/students/Pages/Health%20and%20Well-Being/Mental%20Health%20%26%20Well-Being/Mental-Health-Well-Being-Information-Sessions.aspx