We want to empower you.
At MHED we gather to build community,
to educate, and to eradicate stigma in mental health.
We want to empower you.
At MHED we gather to build community,
to educate, and to eradicate stigma in mental health.
MHED Camp Edition
Thank you to everyone who attended our MHED Camp Edition event on May 18 in Toronto.
We had a wonderful discussion with our experts about preparing our campers for a successful summer.
Thank you to Simon Wolle, Executive Director of the Jewish Camp Council of Toronto and on-site Camp Director at Camp Northland-B’nai Brith. To Julia Glowinski, Registered Clinical Social Worker and Certified Sleep Specialist, and to Aviva Millstone, Co-Director, Camp Ramah in Canada.
Thank you also to Leanne who was a panelist and shared her "Ten Commandments" to prepare your kids for camp.
To watch the recorded event and to read some of the information that was shared, click the link below.
We wish everyone attending camp this summer a happy and healthy experience.
MindUP for MHED
What a night!
This year we shared the stage with MindUP - a not-for-profit organization founded by the Goldie Hawn Foundation to help children develop the knowledge and tools they need to strive in school and in life. The evidence-based MindUP program was developed by a team of experts grounded upon four scientific pillars: neuroscience, mindful awareness, social-emotional learning (SEL) and positive psychology. The event saw two powerful and enlightening speakers take the stage. Dr. Jean M. Clinton, BMus, MD, FRCP(C), Clinical Professor McMaster University, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences explained the science behind MindUP. Dido Balla, Head of Education for MindUP, introduced our audience to the simple MindUP skills and every participant received a year-long membership to the MindUP for Life online platform. The event was presented by Project Give Back and also featured a few remarks from its founder, Ellen Schwartz.
Mental health issues affect us all. It is almost impossible these days to find a family, a classroom, a hockey team and more who are not affected. We know that one in five kids experience some level of struggle with their mental health, and that Covid has only exacerbated the problem.
Parents, please know you are not alone. Teachers, we know you are seeing anxiety and depression in your classrooms. And to the front line workers with our children — you are the camp counsellors, hockey coaches, dance teachers and more who spend time with our kids and play such an incredible role in their development.
Let’s all gather together at MHED events and empower each other.
MHED brings experts and people with lived experience together. Together we learn from each other and together we are stronger.
Our annual event occurs in Toronto in October, with online seminars throughout the year. Watch this space for what is coming next.
