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New podcast episode: The Role of Schools in Promoting Protective Factors for Students
Dr. Hasina Samji, along with Silas—a member of the CHART Lab's 2024 Youth Advisory Council—and Dr. Nathan Ngieng, Deputy Superintendent of the Abbotsford School District, participated in the eighth episode of Kelty Mental Health’s "Where You Are" podcast series. They discussed how schools can promote students’ well-being by fostering a sense of belonging, nurturing meaningful relationships, and amplifying students' voices. As Silas highlighted, "one thing that staff can do and continue to do is to look for opportunities to make students feel welcome and to create community within their classroom."
Listen to the full episode here.
YDI 2024 school district reports are now available!
In 2024, we heard from 17,076 young people in 31 school districts and 31 independent schools across BC about what matters for their health and well-being.
Check out the YDI 2024 school district reports here.
New CHART Lab report on school-based mental health promotion initiatives in BC
We are excited to announce the release of our latest report, "An Exploration of School-Based Mental Health Promotion Initiatives in British Columbia." Supported by the BCCDC, this study gathers insights from educators, school district administrators, and public health practitioners on the mental health promotion efforts in BC schools.