Students tackle mental health during BellLetsTalk Day!

At St. David school, mental health matters! On Jan. 29th, 2020, students and staff came to together to celebrate Bell Let’s Talk Day by raising awareness around the mental health stigma. We encouraged students to discuss the stereotypes around mental health illness and to have meaningful conversations around supporting those who are suffering.

Michelle Gideon, our Child and Youth Worker talked to students about breaking the silence and those who are silenced with their own mental health challenges. Many of our students completed activities on why they are amazing and the importance around cultivating strong healthy relationships with their families and friends. Mrs. Toffoli’s class was inspired to put a short video together about why it is important to be a good listener, communicate our feelings and be kind to one another.