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Engage Students with fun activities like walking challenges, and the 'Why I Walk' wall. Lead they way in empowering students to discuss their mental health.

Inspire the Next Generation

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Why Get Involved:
For Educators and Students

For Educators

Inspire the next generation.
  • Foster Mental Health in the Classroom
  • Inspire Community Engagement
  • Support Student Well-being
  • Team-Building Opportunities
  • Incorporate Learning Goals

For Students

Be the change.
  • Be Part of Something Bigger
  • Empower Your Voice
  • Develop Leadership Skills
  • Improve Your Own Mental Well-being
  • Create Meaningful Connections
Additional Ideas for Educators and Students:
  • Host a Mental Health Week in your school with daily activities tied to the campaign
  • Create student-led projects, such as a "WhyWalk" wall or public service announcements to spark conversations about mental health.
  • Develop interdisciplinary lessons incorporating mental health education, like analyzing statistics or writing persuasive essays about mental health, stigma reduction, or supporting others.
  • Encourage school-wide challenges, such as walking a collective number of kilometers for mental health.

Student
Toolkit

USE THIS GUIDE TO HELP YOU GET STARTED

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