1. Dots - Ring a Bell Campaign This Friday at noon, students all over New Brunswick will be wearing a dot and ringing a bell for one minute in support of Kid’s Mental Heath!

2. Why do we Wear a Dot? We wear a dot as symbol to remind us to “connect the dots.” What does that mean? Some kids may need help at school, at home and from the community to be healthy and happy. Therefore, if we connect the dots (everyone helps) kids have the best chance of achieving mental health!

3. Why do we Ring a Bell? We ring a bell to make a noise and draw attention to the importance of all kids being healthy and happy!

4. What is Mental Health? Positive mental health is our ability to feel, think and act in ways that increase our enjoyment of life and deal with the challenges we face.

5. 12 Ways to Boost your Mental Fitness! #1 Have courage to be imperfect. Everyone has flaws and imperfections. Have the courage to accept and work with yours! Trying to be perfect is a waste of time; perfection doesn’t exist. Instead, be true to who you are and always do your best.

6. #2 Take time for yourself. Make time to do things you enjoy.

7. #3 Join a club or activity. Being involved in activities can help keep you to be physically fit and boost your mental well being.

8. #4 Be active everyday! A healthy body helps to create a healthy mind!

9. #5 Spend time with people who make you feel good. Good friendships and family relationships are very important.

10. #6 Laugh out loud each day. Laughing reduces stress levels. Look for chances to giggle!

11. #7 Get your Zzzz’s. You will feel able to handle stress when you’ve had a good night’s sleep. Go to bed earlier and learn tips on how to improve your quality of your sleep time.

12. #8 It’s all about teamwork. Learn to ask for help and how to accept help. No one can do everything alone!

13. #9 Remember, this too shall pass. Try not to be negative about things. Focus on things you can control.

14. #10 Talk out your troubles. Let your friends and family know when you’re having a bad day.

15. #11 Take time to focus on the good things. Focus on the good in life such as things you are grateful for and the things you love, like your family or pets for example.

16. #12 Give yourself some headspace. Take some time for yourself to clear your head, go to your favourite place or write down some thoughts ad worries. Your mind needs some down time.