Mountain View School Division is seeking to be considered in the mental health in schools initiative.
The initiative was announced by the Province of Manitoba in December.
MVSD has been hosting mental health first aid training for staff.
Some of the topics in the training include eating disorders, substance-related disorders, and self-harm.
Psychosis, bipolar disorder, depression, and schizophrenia are also discussed.
The superintendent of MVSD Dan Ward says that mental health is something that should be recognized by all schools.
“Students, who are supported in their schools to attain positive mental health, not only perform better academically, but by and large, are happier children and young people. I think that’s an essential role that schools play.”
While Ward says the schools' staff doesn’t replace any medical professional, they have the skills to recognize concerns in students.
