MIND-BODY HEALTH 10L

Skills Today. Strength Tomorrow.

Mind-Body Health 10L is an elective course approved by the Ministry of Education for the province of Saskatchewan. Students Grades 10 - 12 are offered the opportunity to learn practical methods for self regulation, coping with challenges and navigating relationships. By gaining skills and strategies, students will feel empowered as they embark upon adulthood. Build focus, boost attention and connect with community - this course is designed with teens in mind with fun interactive lessons, community service projects and other educational opportunities to help foster confidence and nurture development. Isla’s passion for the enhancement of mental health literacy for youth has led her to develop MBH 10L with the hope of assisting teachers equip students with meaningful, real-world skills they can carry beyond the classroom.

“Classroom curriculum and other school programs and extracurricular activities are also vital to influencing youths’ perceptions of mental health, raising awareness about the signs of mental illness, ensuring youth know when and where support is available, and helping to reduce stigma so kids get help when they need it. Integrated, school-based mental health curriculum is what helps improve knowledge and attitudes around mental health, particularly upstream interventions that take a holistic and multi-tiered approach.” - Canadian Association of Principals

“The percentage of youth rating their mental health as “poor” or “fair” rose from 12% in 2019 to 26% in 2023” - CMHA, The State of Mental Health in Canada

“Recent national surveys of young people have shown alarming increases in the prevalence of certain mental health challenges— in 2019, one in three high school students and half of female students reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, an overall increase of 40% from 2009” - The U.S Surgeon General’s Advisory

  • MBH 10L offers students the opportunity to explore what it means to be human through daily reflection, movement, and mindfulness practices. Students develop a personal well-being practice they can carry with them long after the semester ends. The course introduces the science of stress and its effects on the mind and body, while exploring key concepts such as gratitude, compassion, equanimity, and introspection. Through guided practices, students learn how to foster a growth mindset and gain an understanding of the importance of sleep, nutrition, physical activity, and meaningful connection in supporting overall well-being.

  • Drawing from the expertise of professionals in the fields of Education, Wellness, Health Sciences, and Psychology, all course teachings and strength-based practices are grounded in evidence based science and academic research.

  • Q: What is the name of the course? A: Mind-Body Health 10L / Course Code# 4634 / LDC

    Q: What type of course is this? A: Elective / Student will receive credit for this course.

    Q: How does my school find this course? A: Principals can add this course to their curriculum offerings by contacting their division office. The school division is able to “adopt” the course into their particular division for individual schools to then offer the course. Next step is for the Principal to add the course to their school elective course offerings!

    Q: What school division was the first to adopt this course? A: Horizon School Division #205

    Q: What school was the first to launch this course? A: Kelvington School - a huge thank you to Ms. Kim Nicholls and Mrs. Jill Semko!

    Q: What types of support are available for participants? A: If needed, students are supported by school counsellors who can connect the student with appropriate care. Class teacher/instructor manages the class in a way that allows the participant to explore the content in a way that is safe and empowering to the individual. Parent/Teacher communication is available and students will always have a choice. Parent/student waivers are required for the class and provide clarity on what may be expected throughout the semester.

    Q: What teacher support and resources are available? A: Isla Kiland, MBH 10L author and facilitator is available to assist with programming. Teacher resource manual will be available in 2026, along with an App for convenience and support. Please complete contact form to learn more about group training opportunities for teachers interested in offering this course.

    Q: What do students require for this course? A: Just their wonderful selves and a little dose of curiosity!

    1. Mcluckie, A., Kutcher, S., Wei, Y. et al.Sustained improvements in students’ mental health literacy with use of a mental health curriculum in Canadian schools. BMC Psychiatry14, 379 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-014-0379-4

    2. Weist, M.D., Hoover, S.A., Daly, B.P. et al. Propelling the Global Advancement of School Mental Health.Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev26, 851–864 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10567-023-00434-7

    3. The U.S Surgeon General Advisory (2021), Protecting Youth Mental Health https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-youth-mental-health-advisory.pdf

    4. American Academy of Pediatrics. (2021). AAP-AACAP-CHA Declaration of a National Emergency in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. - https://www.aap.org/en/advocacy/child-and-adolescent-healthy-mental-development/aap-aacap-cha-declaration-of-a-national-emergency-in-child-and-adolescent-mental-health/

    5. Canadian Mental Health Association - https://cmha.ca/what-we-do/state-of-mental-health-in-canada/