Youth Net Delta

Judy Gray, Co-ordinator, Youth Net Delta, Canadian Mental Health Association, Delta Branch: 604-943-1878, [email protected], www.delta.cmha.bc.ca/youthnet

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Canadian Mental Health Association Delta branch

2002

Mental health promotion, body image, healthy thinking (general), anxiety (general), mood disorders (general), eating disorders, suicide, substance use (general)

Information sheets, tip sheets, discussion questions, workshop, workshop presentation handouts, presentation by professionals/community organizations, ready-to-use lesson plans for classrooms, youth-facilitated discussion groups

Classroom, small group (class divided in two), 1 hour (80 minute class)

Outside professionals/community organization

Youth-facilitated discussion groups, evaluation, screening survey, information sheet, resource guide

Up to 38 hours of training is provided to facilitators prior to presentations

Evaluated internally. Evaluation results are available from CMHA Delta- Youth Net Program Coordinator.

Feedback form, formal evaluation

Reviewed by community organizations specializing in mental illness

Meets specific prescribed learning outcomes set by the BC Ministry of Education. Covers a portion of Unit 3: HEALTH in the Planning 10 curriculum. Healthy Living:it is expected students will analyze factors that influence health (physical, nutrition, stress management) (Youth Net Delta provides stress coping exercise and mental health continuum) Health Information: it is expected that students will analyze health information for validity and personal relevance.(Youth Net Delta provides personal screening survey, mental illness signs/symptoms, stigma exercise, resource exercise) Health Decisions: (1) It is expected that students will evaluate the potential effects of an individual's health-related decisions on self, family and community. (Youth Net Delta provides mental health continuum, mental illness signs/symptoms, stress coping exercise, resource exercise) Health Decisions: (4) It is expected that students will analyze strategies for preventing substance misuse. (Youth Net Delta provides mental health continuum, mental illness signs/symptoms, coping strategies, resources). Content has been assessed as being age or developmentally appropriate to the needs of students in terms of language, images, attitude, maturity, understanding and knowledge required. The material can be adapted to differing curriculum models and school timetables. The resource was developed in consultation with students and teachers. The resource has been evaluated and approved through a local, school board-approved process.