A program that promotes positive mental health in students is expanding after a successful pilot project.
The province says five school are being added to the Mental Health Capacity Building initiative, bringing the total number of schools involved to ten.
A government news release says the program focuses on prevention and mental health promotion, early identification and intervention. It also helps young people better manage their feelings and increase awareness of where they can find help.
Saskatchewan Rivers Board Chair Barry Hollick says, “The program guidelines and its inclusion of professional staff will provide our students and school communities the opportunity to benefit from this valuable program.”
This school-based prevention and promotion program was recommended by the Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth, and helps build resilience in youth, families and communities.

The original five schools are Dr. Martin LeBoldus Catholic High School in Regina, Hector Thiboutot School in Sandy Bay, North Battleford Comprehensive High School and John Paul II Collegiate in North Battleford, and Greenall High School in Balgonie.
The five additional schools are Churchill Community High School in La Ronge, Prince Albert Collegiate Institute in Prince Albert, St. John Community School in Prince Albert, Weyburn Comprehensive High School in Weyburn, and Dr. Brass School in Yorkton.