School and Data Planning

NB Youth Check In

Mental health matters. New Brunswick youth deserve to have the best services and supports in place in schools that cultivate a culture of caring. Mental health discussions are happening in schools on a regular basis. This is how we begin to break down walls and reduce the stigma connected to mental health and access to supports. According to Deci and Ryan (2000), there are three important things for positive mental health: feeling competent, having some control over your life (autonomy), and feeling connected to others. Schools can help students’ mental health by giving them chances to build good relationships and involving the whole school community.

School planning and data are integral to the School Counsellor’s role. The Youth Check-in was developed using research and the ideas that we should ask the right questions and give schools timely information. If we do this well, we can help schools make plans, respond to problems, and give support to improve young people’s mental health.