Saskatchewan schools added to Mental Health Capacity Building program [Video]

Five Saskatchewan schools from Moose Jaw, Lloydminster, Meadow Lake, Yorkton and Regina have been added to the Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) in Schools program.

In an announcement from Premier Scott Moe, Mental Health and Addictions Minister Tim McLeod, Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill and Prairie South School Division representatives met in Moose Jaw on Thursday to announce the addition of these five schools.

“The program focuses on prevention and mental health promotion, early identification and intervention. It also helps young people better manage their feelings and increase awareness of where they can find help,” said McLeod.

“Our government is proud to support the Mental Health Capacity Building program by expanding it to five additional schools this fall.”

The five schools selected are Peacock Collegiate in Moose Jaw, Lloydminster Composite High School in Lloydminster, Carpenter High School in Meadow Lake, St. Alphonsus School in Yorkton and Balfour Collegiate in Regina.

“This brings the current …