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Psychology Foundation of Canada – “There is No Health Without Mental Health” Contest
The Psychology Foundation of Canada is excited to celebrate Psychology Awareness month with the “There is No Health Without Mental Health” Campaign; an initiative that encourages and supports leadership from psychology students in universities across Canada.
Beginning in February, we will be challenging undergraduate and graduate students to share their expertise and knowledge through an online questionnaire and video challenge that focuses on promoting the understanding and use of research-based psychological knowledge to help people in their daily lives.
There are some exciting prizes up for grabs, including, 1 of 10 Prize Packages including a Mentorship Session with one of Canada’s leading Psychologists + Psychology Resource and a $5,000 scholarship! If you are up to the challenge and would like to learn more, click here: “There is No Health Without Mental Health” Contest Details
Bell Let's Talk - www.bell.ca/letstalk
The Psychology Foundation of Canada was selected as one of Bell Community Fund Recipient. We are proud to be a partner with Bell to make a positive impact and help put mental health in the spotlight and bring more Canadians into the conversation about mental health.
Thank you to all who supported, donated and volunteered to our recent Breakfast for Champions. You could now listen to Dr. Quirion's topic on podcast with accompanying slides by going to the Resources and Media section of our website.
Dr. Rémi Quirion – The Magic of the Brain
Dr. Quirion highlighted new information about the baby brain, the restorative abilities of the brain and how to keep the “magic” working in our aging brains. This internationally renowned neuroscientist, author and exceptional educator was the inaugural Scientific Director for Canada’s Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction and is currently Québec’s Chief Scientist.
The Psychology Foundation of Canada (PFC) launches new website “everymindmatters.org”
July 2011 - Toronto
Did you know that at least 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a form of mental illness at some point in their lives? Every one of us has a family member, friend or colleague who will be affected.
The Psychology Foundation of Canada (PFC) is a national registered charity that is making a difference to millions of Canadian families through the development and distribution of award winning preventative programs to create and maintain healthy minds. Our approach is unique as we identify emerging social problems and needs through research and then develop and distribute proactive programs for communities across Canada.
“PFC is launching the new site “everymindmatters.org” for two primary reasons. First, it’s our way of staying connected with the community and sharing our resources and award winning programs such as Kids Have Stress Too!®, Parenting for Life, Staying on top of your game® and Diversity in Action . Second, it’s to raise more funds so the PFC can continue its important work” said Cathy Backman, Trustee with the PFC.
“I encourage everyone to check out “everymindmatters.org” to learn more about our programs and more importantly to donate so that we can continue our important work.” added Backman. “Every new donor means we will be able to reach out to more people in need, to help them discover practical ways to cope with the unexpected but inevitably bumps in life.”
Every Mind Matters
KHST! School Program
Kids Have Stress Too!® Program for Grade 1-3 Classrooms
This new program aims to help teachers build capacity for self-regulation, teach problem solving skills and create a safe and stimulating classroom environment. Implementing the KHST program in the classroom can have multiple benefits for teachers, and students, including enhanced learning outcomes, a positive and calm classroom environment, and innovative ways of addressing required curriculum.
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