NEWS RELEASE
HALTON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
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The Halton District School Board is hosting Mental Health and Well-Being Information Sessions for parents/guardians this winter and spring. Covering specific topics based on feedback from parents/guardians, each session will be led by a mental health expert in that area who will share their knowledge and provide helpful information and resources.
The first session will be:
Navigating the Digital World with Your Child
Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.
Registration is required as limited spots are available.
Navigating the Digital World with Your Child will explore misconceptions about the online environment and offer practical strategies to help parents/guardians guide their children to engage with technology responsibly and understand what it means to grow up in a digital world.
Parents/guardians can register by completing the Mental Health and Well-Being Information Sessions Registration Form. Sessions will be held on Google Meet, where closed captioning is available in various languages. Registrants will be emailed a link to access the session. Sessions will not be recorded. Additional sessions will be announced at a later date.
Parents/guardians will have the opportunity to submit questions when completing the registration form or during the session. The HDSB’s Mental Health and Well-Being webpage has information for parents/guardians and students on mental health, ways to support positive mental health and well-being, and how to get additional support at school and in the broader community.
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