HEADSTRONG is a youth leadership initiative developed to champion mental wellness. Since 2014, it has given Canada’s youth the tools, confidence, and inspiration to become leaders for mental health and wellness in their schools and communities.
HEADSTRONG is a youth leadership initiative developed to champion mental wellness. Since 2014, it has given Canada’s youth the tools, confidence, and inspiration to become leaders for mental health and wellness in their schools and communities.
HEADSTRONG is evidence based, easy to implement, and well-supported. It’s a perfect choice for schools and communities seeking an effective way to support mental wellness and foster leadership.
With HEADSTRONG, youth learn to
HEADSTRONG’s two-part model:
Virtual summit. A live, interactive event delivered online directly to classrooms in three 90-minute sessions over one week. Designed to be engaging and fast-paced, a virtual summit shares key concepts through lived-experience stories, discussions and activities. It’s a great option if your community is new to HEADSTRONG, if it covers a large geographic area where in-person gatherings are a challenge, or if other constraints make a virtual event more convenient.
In-person summit. A one-day conference-style event that brings youth from regional schools or organizations to one location. It’s planned by a community team with HEADSTRONG support to ensure a structured, interactive, and unique experience. Youth get the opportunity to connect and work with other young leaders, learn from inspiring local speakers with lived experience of a mental health problem or illness, and collaborate with community organizations providing supports and services in their area.
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Questions? Please contact us at headstrong@mentalhealthcommission.ca.
