YMHC December 2024 Newsletter
Youth Mental Health Canada December 2024 Newsletter
YMHC Newsletter - Vol.46 August 2024
Welcome Message
Thank you for subscribing to the YMHC newsletter. This volume contains information on YMHC events and activities.
Available Resources
Be sure to check out YMHC resources:
4 mental wellness workbooks
5 printables/booklets
One guidebook
An upcoming student workbook on experiences in school
Upcoming December Activities and Observances
Important Dates
December 1: World AIDS Day
December 2: Women's Brain Health Day
December 3: International Day of Persons With Disabilities
December 6: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
December 10: Human Rights Day
Holiday Self-Care Tips
Make space for messy feelings like grief
Learn to say no without feeling guilty
Create your own holiday traditions
Keep your stress levels in check - it's okay to step back or delegate
Set realistic expectations for yourself and the holiday
Make a plan and try to stick to it - organization is key
Keep your self-care routine or begin a new one
Give yourself permission to let it be a normal day
Indigenous Youth Support Initiative
YMHC continues to identify ways to provide resource support to Indigenous communities. Indigenous communities will receive a box of mental wellness workbooks valued at $600 when an Indigenous professional registers for the YMHC training course to support students with chronic school absenteeism.
For support discussions and inquiries: www.ymhc.ngo/contact
The Feelings Wheel Merchandise
Bring Emotional Awareness into Every Part of Your Day Available products:
White and black tote bags with feelings wheel design
Throw pillows
Mouse pads
Printed materials
Order at: ymhc.me/ymhcmerch
For printables: ymhc.me/printables
Wellness Package Options
Package One:
Sources of Strength Creative Journal Workbook
YMHC Notebook
YMHC Tote Bag
Package Two:
Sources of Support Creative Journal Workbook
YMHC Notebook
YMHC Tote Bag
Package Three:
Beneath the Surface Creative Journal Workbook
YMHC Notebook
YMHC Tote Bag
Complete Package:
All 3 Workbooks
YMHC Notebook
YMHC Tote Bag
Order all packages at: www.ymhc.ngo
December Self-Care Calendar
Daily activities for mental wellness throughout December, including:
Dance it out and let loose
Play in the snow
Volunteer in your community or donate
Santa's List day
Let go of things that don't serve you
Mitten tree day
DIY tree ornament [Complete calendar provided in newsletter]
Recipe: Almond Croissant Blondies
Ingredients
For the Blondies:
½ cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup light brown sugar packed
1 large egg at room temperature
¼ tsp almond extract
2 tsp vanilla
¼ tsp salt
1 & â…“ cup all-purpose flour
¼ tsp baking powder
â…“ cup almond flour
½ cup sliced almonds for topping
Powdered sugar for dusting
For the Frangipane:
4 tbsp butter
½ cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
¼ tsp vanilla
¼ tsp almond extract
â…” cup almond flour
pinch of salt
[Full directions provided in newsletter]
December Workout Plan
Warm Up
2 minutes marching in place
1 minute jumping jacks
10 burpees
15 squats (weighted for challenge)
Legs
20 Calf raises
20 lateral lunges
20 donkey kicks (10/side)
20 skaters
Core
30-second plank
30-second mountain climbers
30 bicycle crunch
30 flutter kicks
Arms
30-seconds arm circles
20 push-ups
20 triceps dips
20 inch worms
Repeat circuit x2
2025 National Virtual Conference
"Making Waves in School Attendance: School-Wide Strategies to Support Students with Chronic Absenteeism"
Dates: May 30 & 31, 2025
Format: Virtual
Early Bird Registration before Dec. 31
Register at: ymhc.me/conference
Conference Overview
The conference will address the pressing issue of chronic school absenteeism in Canada, with absentee rates ranging from 20% to 80% in some areas. In Hamilton alone, the absenteeism rate stands at 54%.
Training Course Schedule 2025
Training Course on School-Wide Strategies to Support Students with School Phobia, Avoidance, and Chronic Absenteeism
15 hours of instruction and discussion
Comprehensive assignment package
Certificate of completion
Photocopiable guidebook Courses start when 15 education and/or mental health professionals have registered.
Organization Information
YMHC is a community-based, youth and educator-led, charitable non-profit organization focused on youth, family, and community engagement for mental health education, support, advocacy, hope, and change.
Contact Information
Website: www.ymhc.ngo
School Phobia Resources: schoolphobia.ymhc.ngo
Contact Form: www.ymhc.ngo/contact
Address: 51 Stuart St. Hamilton, Ontario
Social Media:
Facebook: facebook.com/YMHCanada
TikTok: @ymhchope2013
Instagram: @youth_mental_health
Threads: @youth_mental_health
LinkedIn: Youth Mental Health Canada
Twitter: @YMHCanada
Donation Information
Scan QR code to donate
CRA-eligible receipts available
Make Hope Happen: www.ymhc.ngo/donate
Registered Name: YMHC Charitable Foundation
Business #: 771374915RR0001
Newsletter produced by Chelsea, Sheryl, Jim, and Tracey.