HEADSTRONG

What is HEADSTRONG?

HEADSTRONG is an evidence-based anti-stigma initiative created by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC). It inspires youth ages 12-18 to Be Brave, Reach Out and Speak Up about mental health. HEADSTRONG teaches students how to reduce stigma and become mental health champions in their schools.

HEADSTRONG is a 2-part model for change:

1) The Summit – A HEADSTRONG summit brings together small groups of students from various schools for an exciting day of learning. They will:

• hear stories of hope and recovery from speakers with lived experience
• participate in stigma-busting activities
• design action plans to use when they return to school
• A Summit Team supports the event, striving to ensure summit participants have a great experience and the goals of the summit are reached.

2) Taking HEADSTRONG to schools – Student summit attendees start an in-school HEADSTRONG committee with other interested students and the support of a staff member. Students use their own creativity and use activity toolkits to hold awareness and education activities for the whole school.

For More Information:

For more information, please call (867) 668-6429 or send an email to admin@yukon.cmha.ca. See this YouTube video link below to find out more about what a HEADSTRONG summit looks like.