ALT An illustration of a diverse group of students. HearNowON24 Virtual focus groups Are you interested in student mental health and wellness? If so, School Mental Health Ontario and The Centre for School Mental Health at Western University want to hear from you! We are hosting a series of virtual focus groups – providing a space for you to share your perspectives and ideas on promoting mental health and related learning at school. Eligibility: You must be a student entering grades 7 to 12 and be attending a public or Catholic school board. Timeline: Focus groups will run from October 19 – November 30. You will receive an honorarium for your attendance. This is a research study approved by Western University Research Ethics Board, reference number 125187. Please feel free to reach out to Elo Igor, project coordinator, at [email protected] if you have any questions about this initiative. Parent/Caregiver consent is required. All focus groups will be audio recorded.

ALT An illustration of a diverse group of students. HearNowON 2024 Survey Students in Ontario – School Mental Health Ontario wants to hear your perspectives on mental health learning needs, how to make services and resources more accessible for students, and how to address mental health stigma in your school. Survey is open until December 5. This is a research study approved by Western University Research Ethics Board (reference number 125187). Please feel free to reach out to Elo Igor, project coordinator, at [email protected] if you have any questions about this initiative.