Wellness Walls are going up in every school across Niagara to provide a safe space for kids to talk, take-action and support fellow students about their mental health. Students from JK to grade 12 can put an anonymous message about how they're feeling on a post-it note on the Wall. Other kids are encouraged to post notes of support - some from kids who have had the same experience and share their coping skills.
The Wellness Walls are partnership between Pathstone Mental Health and the two school boards in Niagara. Andrea Bozza, the mental health lead at the Niagara Catholic District School Board, says it's no surprise that more children are experiencing high levels of anxiety because of the disruption of school caused by the pandemic.
