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Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women. By Maya Angelou #motivation #inspiration #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealth #ymhc

Black and white portrait of Maya Angelou laughing. Text: Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women. Maya Angelou.

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Dolly Parton’s legacy lives on in Hamilton, Ontario, home of YMHC, through her Imagination Library program. #ymhc #imaginationlibrary #dollyparton #literacy #community #hamilton #childrensbooks #education #reading

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What is something every "junk drawer" must have in order to be considered a proper "junk drawer"? #mentalhealthhumor #funnymemes #copingwithhumor #humorheals #ymhc

A photo of an open drawer filled with miscellaneous household items. Text overlay reads: What is something every "junk drawer" must have in order to be considered a proper "junk drawer"?

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In New Jersey, a principal discovered students were skipping school because they were bull*ed for wearing dirty clothes—so he opened a free laundromat at school to help them return to class. #schoolattendance #schoolanxiety #ymhc #education #studentwellbeing

A principal stands by boxes; two students use a school laundromat. Text: In New Jersey, a principal discovered students were skipping school because they were bull*ed for wearing dirty clothes—so he opened a free laundromat at school to help them ret

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It's not inclusion if you invite people into a space you are unwilling to change. #inclusion #education #mentalhealth #ymhc

A smiling woman holds a large speech bubble containing the text: It's not inclusion if you invite people into a space you are unwilling to change.

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School attendance challenges can be a sign of distress and unmet need, particularly for neurodivergent students. Behaviour is information: look for the stress, sensory, social, emotional, and learning needs underneath it. #schoolanxiety #schoolattendancechallenges #ymhc

Text graphic: School attendance challenges can be a sign of distress and unmet need, particularly for neurodivergent students. Behaviour is information: look for the stress, sensory, social, emotional, and learning needs underneath it.

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Back-to-school anxiety doesn't always sound like, "I'm worried about school." #anxiety #schoolanxiety #studentmentalhealth #mentalhealth #ymhc

A stick figure pulls a heavy sign that reads BACK TO SCHOOL. Text explains that back-to-school anxiety can manifest as physical symptoms, irritability, or avoidance, and emphasizes the need for support and reassurance.

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School anxiety.... It is crippling for our children and heart wrenching for us parents. By Maddox's Autism Chronicles #schoolanxiety #schoolattendancechallenges #studentmentalhealth #mentalhealth #ymhc

Charlie Brown sits at a desk looking anxious. Text reads: School Anxiety.... It is crippling for our children and heart wrenching for us parents. By FB/Maddox's Autism Chronicles.

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A safe peer space for families navigating school attendance challenges. Join the YMHC Not Okay at School Parent Peer Support Group. sac.ymhc.ngo #schoolanxiety #schoolattendancechallenges #schoolavoidance #schoolabsenteeism #ymhc

A top-down view of people sitting around a wooden table. Text reads: A safe peer space for families navigating school attendance challenges. Join the YMHC Not Okay at School Parent Peer Support Group. www.ymhc.ngo/noas

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When a student is struggling to attend school, ask what is getting in the way before assuming they simply do not want to attend. sac.ymhc.ngo #schoolanxiety #schoolattendancechallenges #schoolavoidance #schoolabsenteeism #studentmentalhealth #ymhc

Text on a blue background with paper speech bubbles containing question marks. Text reads: When a student is struggling to attend school, ask what is getting in the way before assuming they simply do not want to attend.

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8 lessons for classroom teachers from Ted Lasso. By Sean Junkins #studentmentalhealth #teachers #education #mentalhealth #ymhc

Infographic titled 8 Lessons for Classroom Teachers from Ted Lasso, listing tips like Build Relationships, Be a Goldfish, Optimism is Contagious, Be Curious, Make the Tough Calls, Don't Take Things Personally, and Believe.

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