Episode #56: “Teachers Are Frontline Providers”: Dr. Leyna Lowe on Mental Health Tools in Canadian Career Education
In episode 56 of the Ed Up Canada podcast, host Michael Sangster discusses the critical issue of mental health awareness and stigma with Dr. Leyna Lowe, National Senior Research and Policy Analyst at the Canadian Mental Health Association. They delve into the theme of masking and unmasking, explore the importance of addressing mental health in educational settings, and review the comprehensive toolkit designed for teachers to better support their students. The episode highlights the ongoing need for federal mental health advocacy and the crucial role educators play in identifying and assisting students with mental health challenges. Dr. Lowe shares activities from the toolkit and emphasizes the importance of creating safe spaces for students to discuss their mental health issues. The conversation underscores the value of normalizing mental health discussions and the positive changes in societal attitudes towards these conversations.
What to expect
01:04 Meet Dr. Leyna Lowe
03:29 Mental Health Awareness and Stigma
07:00 Classroom Tools for Mental Health
12:19 The Importance of 9-8-8 and Support Systems
14:04 Financial Stress and Student Wellbeing
18:52 The Role of Mentors and Skills for Success