Brian Madill

Heard about our new Elementary Mental Health Literacy Resource (EMHLR), but not sure how to get started? We’ve got a tool for that. Check out our Quick Links Roadmap for #educators and implementers. Start exploring today: mentalhealthliteracy.org/product/emhlr-… #edchat #scchat #mentalhealth

The UCP has ignored healthcare needs in Red Deer for years. Now, frontline staff have been forced to use tarps held up by duct tape to create necessary emergency room space in the city. The two Red Deer UCP MLAs? They don't seem to care. I do. The Alberta NDP does. We will continue to demand proper public healthcare in Red Deer and right across Alberta. reddeeradvocate.com/news/red-deer-…

Our long-anticipated, freely available Elementary #MentalHealthLiteracy Resource (EMHLR) will be open on Nov 6th!! Get ready to start downloading & start teaching about #mentalhealth in your Grades 4-6 classrooms: mhlcurriculum.org #GetLiterate #evidenceinformed #edchat

We are feeling #grateful for the opportunity to meet this morning with the All-Party Mental Health Caucus in Ottawa. We highlighted the importance of utilizing an #evidencebased mental health literacy approach to support the #health & wellbeing of all Canadians. #GetLiterate

Research from Genevieve Montemurro, Sabre Cherkowski, Lauren Sulz, Darlene Loland, Elizabeth Saville, Kate Storey has identified 6 themes to provide valuable insights on wellbeing practices for staff and students in schools: academic.oup.com/heapro/article…

Thank you @CCSD_edu for co-facilitating a parent / caregiver session last night. We were grateful to have such skilled presentation partners! Interested in a parent #mentalhealth literacy session in your area? Get in touch: mhliterate@gmail.com #edchat #GetLiterate

Mental illnesses aren’t due to a lack of willpower or motivation; they are disorders of #brain function, which require #evidencebased treatments from trained professionals. Let’s #stopthestigma and #support each other! #MentalHealthMonday #MythVsFact

Research shows that regular physical activity is essential for mental health! Active affirmations are a great way to get yourself moving and remind yourself of just how important movement is. 🚶‍♂️👩‍🦽 How do you incorporate affirmations into your physical activity routine?

When we integrate #evidencebased #mentalhealthliteracy programming into regular school curricula, we reduce the stigma surrounding mental illnesses & treatments. When stigma is reduced, youth are more likely to reach out for help when they need it. #edchat #MentalHealthMonday

Congratulations to Thurber alumni Shae Demale who is representing Canada in Women's ice hockey at the FISU World University Games in Lake Placid January 11 - 21, 2023. #RaiderPride

Students are back in class & we are thrilled to have so many schools signed up to participate in our AB-wide #research to test the effectiveness of the new Elementary #MentalHealth Literacy Resource (EMHLR). Interested? There’s still time to join! #edchat #bepartofsomethinggreat

@briantorrance Way to go Brian!! Whoo-hoo!!

Fun day!

Looking for a #mentalhealth resource that is easy to implement AND meets new AB curricular outcomes for Gr 4-6? Our Elementary #MentalHealthLiteracy Resource is available to all AB schools who participate in the research. Interested? Get in touch! #edchat #BePartOfSomethingGreat

Calling all elementary schools in Alberta! Looking to implement a free, #mentalhealthliteracy classroom resource for students in grades 4-6? We still have room in our AB-Wide Elementary Mental Health Literacy Resource Research Project. #mentalhealth #edchat #classroomresources

A winning smile. Eric Lutz of team Alberta takes GOLD in the Canada Games 800m - his second of the week after also winning the 1500m. This year’s mid-distance King👑 @CanadaGames @2022CanadaGames @CBCOlympics @cbcsports @athleticsab @UCDinos @DinosTFXC

Congrats to @CityofRedDeer in being Canada's Most Active Community! Creating environments, communities and cities that support physical activity improves overall health and wellbeing. prn.to/3zdoc8G @vankayak @ParticipACTION @EverActiveAB

It's time to celebrate because Red Deer is Canada's Most Active Community! ParticipACTION is proudly cheering on all our Community Better Challenge winners! bit.ly/3vdMKNS #CommunityBetterChallenge

This is it! Beautiful #reddeer you are in first place in the @ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge. Keep it up and we are most proud of you! Physical activity supports overall wellbeing. @rdcrs @rdpschools @AdrianaLaGrange #abed

@ParticipACTION ...to load up on endorphins!! so that I feel better, think better, and more easily handle both the joys and the stressors of life!

In the spirit of the Community Better Challenge and how physical activity helps #MeYouUs, we’re doing 3 x Fri-Yays of giveaways! This week is all about ME. Fill in the blank for a chance to win one of three $100 Lululemon gift cards. Physical activity helps ME __________________.

Not sure if you’ve heard… with the help of #mentalhealth & #education experts, we recently created an Elementary #MentalHealthLiteracy Resource! Pretty great right? Well, maybe. We’ve gotta #research it for effectiveness to be sure. #evidencebased