1.2 million children and youth are affected by a mental illness in Ontario, but less than one-third will connect with a mental health professional. 

Developed in partnership with Continuing Education and the Faculty of Education, this series of micro-credentials was created by Carolyn FitzGerald. Dr. FitzGerald holds an MA and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Western Ontario. Prior to joining the Faculty of Education at Laurier in 2012, she worked with a number of different high schools and youth organizations as part of a project to help at-risk teens learn to develop healthy dating relationships. An expert in mental health in education, Dr. Fitzgerald’s research focuses on the training current and prospective educators need to effectively support students with mental health needs and promote positive mental health. She also studies and teaches about the mental health of educators and school administrators, as well as equity, diversity and inclusion in the classroom. 

Join over 300 teachers, school administrators, school paraprofessionals and coaches who have learned how to respond, support, and appropriately refer students who may be struggling with these issues.

Who can benefit from this certificate?

This series of micro-credentials are for anyone who work with children, teens and youth:

  • Educators
  • Education assistants
  • Administrators
  • Others working in our school systems
  • Child and youth care practitioners
  • Those working with children in community roles
  • Family support services

What are micro-credentials? 

A micro-credential is a widely recognized professional development credential for short and focused programs around specific teaching competencies. Each module in this series acts as it’s own micro-credential. 

  • After each completed micro-credential, participants will be issued a letter of completion from Laurier Continuing Education and Faculty of Education.
     
  • Complete all six micro-credentials to earn the Mental Health Skills for Educators Certificate. 
     
  • Micro-credentials are eligible for financial assistance through OSAP.

Get started today:

Free introductory online module. Register any time:  

Earn all 6 micro-credentials for the Youth Mental Health certificate:

Testimonial: Mental Health Skills for Educators has opened my eyes to the many struggles our students face as well as how their illnesses affect their abilities to function in the classroom...I feel much better prepared to meet the needs of my students, both academically and emotionally.

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