Mental Health & Well-Being Information Sessions
Sessions for Parents/Guardians
The HDSB hosts mental health & well-being information sessions for parents/guardians throughout the year. These sessions cover specific topics based on feedback from parents/guardians. Each session is led by a mental health expert in that area who will share their knowledge and provide helpful information and resources.
Registration is required as limited spots are available. Register by completing the Mental Health & Well-Being Information Sessions Registration Form.
HDSB Parent/Guardian Information Sessions - Registration Form
Upcoming Sessions
Screenagers - Film Screenings and Information Sessions (In-Person)
Join us for community screenings of the Screenagers documentary series, which explores the impact of screen time, social media and digital culture on youth. These sessions are an important step in fulfilling the HDSB’s ongoing commitment to supporting student mental health and well-being, in alignment with PPM 128, which guides schools in promoting safe and supportive learning environments. Each screening will be followed by a meaningful discussion to support families in managing technology use responsibly and promoting well-being.
These sessions will be held in-person at Film.Ca Cinemas Oakville (171 Speers Rd, Oakville), and are open to parents/guardians and students in Grade 4 and up. The screenings include:
- Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 9:30 a.m - Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age
- Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m. - Screenagers: The Next Chapter: Addressing Youth Mental Health in the Digital Age
- Thursday, Aug. 21 at 6:30 p.m. - Screenagers: Under the Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs and Alcohol in the Digital Age
Navigating Cell Phone Use and Addictive Behaviours - Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m. (Virtual)
This webinar will focus on understanding healthy cell phone use and addressing potentially addictive behaviours. Led by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Alex Russell, Ph.D., C.Psych., this session will provide valuable insights into child and youth development and help families make thoughtful decisions about managing digital technology at home. Registrants will be emailed a Google Meet link to access the session.
This session will be held on Google Meet and registrants will be emailed a link to access the session. Closed captioning is available on Google Meet in various languages. The sessions will not be recorded. Parents/guardians will have the opportunity to submit questions when completing the registration form or during the session.
Social Media Safety - Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. (Virtual)
This webinar will be led by social media safety expert Paul Davis, who will provide valuable information and resources to help families protect their children online. Covering topics such as cyberbullying, texting, digital footprints and privacy awareness, this practical session offers guidance to help families navigate the digital world safely and confidently. Registrants will be emailed a Google Meet link to access the session.
This session will be held on Google Meet and registrants will be emailed a link to access the session. Closed captioning is available on Google Meet in various languages. The sessions will not be recorded. Parents/guardians will have the opportunity to submit questions when completing the registration form or during the session.
Future sessions will be shared on this webpage.
