1. School Mental Health Surveys (SMHS)

2. Province-wide, school-based study on school environment and influence on child mental health Sub-study of the 2014 Ontario Child Health Study (OCHS) School selected for the SMHS are from neighbourhoods taking part in the OCHS What is the SMHS?

3. Anonymous questionnaires for: –Students in grades 6-12 –Classroom Teachers –Principals Components

4. Students provide important perspective on mental health Schools influence student mental health and may ‘mute’ the impact of SES disadvantage Schools are an optimal context for mental health promotion, prevention & early intervention Potential to impact many students Why?

5. Thank You! Contact: kimberms@mcmaster.ca Online at: ontariochildhealthstudy.ca