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Navigating a pandemic can be hard on our mental health. Many things in our daily lives have changed as we take action to protect ourselves against COVID-19. To help students and families cope in these uncertain times, our Division compiled a list of resources that families and caregivers can use to support student mental health during social distancing.
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Resource |
Provincial and local resources, including information about back to school during COVID-19 and supports in the Edmonton area | |
A video series that addresses different mental health challenges—such as anxiety and behavioural challenges—and offers strategies to address them | Video series: AHS Mental Health Literacy Series for Parents and Caregiver |
Guidelines from experts from the Child Mind Institute to assist families with supporting children with at-home learning | Strategies for Supporting Learning at Home |
Actions families can take throughout the month to cope with uncertainty during social distancing | Coping Calendar |
Activities and challenges for all ages requiring: memory, inhibitory control and cognitive flexibility | Games and Activities to Optimize Self Regulation |
A booklet that guides parents and caregivers on best practices for integrating play at home | The Importance of Playing |
An information sheet that outlines how to use daily stress to build resilience | Teen Mental Health: How to Not Bubble Wrap Kids |
Information for parents on how to help their child(ren) express challenging emotions | Llama Llama - Emotional Code Words |
A free webinar from the Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute | Supporting Children during COVID-19 |
Strategies to deal with stress | Understanding Stress |
Edmonton community resources that support mental health | Resources Around Me: Kids Help Phone |
Guidance on how to address and reframe inappropriate behaviour in children | Infographic: Reframe the Behaviour |
Guidance from internationally renowned developmental psychologist Gordon Neufeld | Taking Care of Kids in Alarming Times |
Tip sheet from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | Talking to Children About COVID-19 and its impact |
Tips to create structure and routine for children and youth while at home | Tips for Routines During COVID-19 |