Janice Arnoldi
Janice Arnoldi
Wellness Walls in Schools Help Kids Talk About Mental Health
Wellness Walls in Schools Help Kids Talk About Mental Health
Wellness Walls in Schools Help Kids Talk About Mental Health
Monday 4th October 2021
Discover how Wellness Walls in Niagara schools provide safe spaces for kids to share feelings and support each other in mental health.
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Get the buttons here!Wellness Walls: Creating Safe Spaces for Kids' Mental Health in Niagara Schools
It's literally kids right from the get-go helping kids and it's them designing the program instead, of, you know, adults or therapists saying this is how it should be.
Imagine a place in school where kids can freely express their feelings without fear of judgment. That's exactly what the Wellness Walls initiative in Niagara schools aims to provide. Host Janice Arnoldi chats with Andrea Bozza, the mental health lead at the Niagara Catholic District School Board, about this unique project that's making waves in the community.
With the pandemic wreaking havoc on students' mental health, the Wellness Walls offer a sanctuary for kids from JK to grade 12 to anonymously share their thoughts and emotions on post-it notes. Other students can then respond with messages of support and coping strategies, creating a web of peer support. This initiative is not just about the kids; it's a collaborative effort with Pathstone Mental Health and local school boards.
It's heartwarming to see older students stepping up to lead these conversations, helping to break down the stigma surrounding mental health. Teachers are also getting in on the action with professional development programs that equip them to discuss mental wellbeing openly in their classrooms. This episode sheds light on the power of peer support and the importance of creating safe spaces for young people to talk about their mental health.
Tune in to hear more about how these Wellness Walls are making a difference in students' lives.