A Call to Action: School and District Leaders Needed for Student Mental Health
A Call to Action: School and District Leaders Needed for Student Mental Health
by: Dr. Sharon Friesen, Dr. Stephen MacGregor
date: August 26, 2024
How can our education systems stay abreast of changing mental health needs in schools? This question has been top-of-mind for us as we examine how schools and school authorities in Alberta are implementing initiatives to improve their multi-tiered systems of support. According to the World Health Organization, mental health emphasizes an individual’s ability to realize their potential, cope with normal stresses, work productively, and contribute to their community. The costs of poor mental health are now widely recognized as preventable through timely, evidence-informed interventions.