Being a teen can be tough! Getting active can help
(Editor’s note: This article first appeared in Northern Health’s Healthier You – Fall 2018 edition on Youth Mental Wellness. Read the full issue here.) When I was a teenager, my family used...
Youth health
Catching up with Myles Mattila
“I am not a mental health professional by any means, I’m just a hockey player.” Myles Mattila may not have the credentials, but he’s got the passion – enough of it to be a heck of a m...
The kitchen at Parkside Secondary School: More than a place to cook
“However the spirit moves you.” That’s the cooking advice you will often hear Laurie Mutschke, School Meal Coordinator, share with her students at Parkside Secondary School in Terrace. Among ...
Social and emotional well-being at school: The Bulkey Valley School District supports mental wellness in the classroom
Social and emotional health in youth is associated with higher academic performance, positive mental health experiences, and better life outcomes. Everyone benefits when we incorporate mental health...
Active school travel planning for improved health and better grades
The transition from summer to autumn, with back to school and back to regular routines, is always a busy time. Hopefully you’ve managed to find time for outdoor activity, taking advantage of the eve...
It matters!
This blog was co-authored by Cindy Gjerde (Regional Nursing Lead Tobacco Reduction). This summer, we want to know what wellness means to you Share a photo, story, drawing, or video explain...
10 tips for talking to kids about tobacco
You can make a difference! Don't assume kids will learn all they need to know to be tobacco free at school and that you don't need to get involved. Parents can help their kids to avoid t...