It's important to remember that as educators, we do not teach curriculum - we teach children; and that means we need to be aware of their (and our own) mental health. Here are a couple resources you might find helpful in regards to mental health:
www.canwetalk.ca
www.mindyourmind.ca
www.gotabrain.ca
www.anxietycanada.ca/english/youth/index.htm
Joe,
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http://www.livesinthebalance.org/imagine
Allan