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Bring your team together this May for #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth and build the skills that support healthier, more connected ways of working. This conversation is for all of us. Whether you’re a leader, team member, or supporting others in your organization, the way we communicate shapes trust, collaboration, and overall team wellbeing. 🗓️ May sessions now booking 🕘 1-hour sessions (flexible timing) 💻 Virtual or in-person options available In this session, we’ll explore: ✔️ How to give feedback with clarity, care, and confidence ✔️ How to receive feedback without defensiveness ✔️ How to navigate challenging conversations more effectively ✔️ How everyday conversations can strengthen trust and support team growth You’ll leave with practical tools to approach feedback in a way that builds trust, strengthens relationships, and contributes to a healthier, more inclusive workplace. Flexible ways to participate: • Join a public session with participants from other organizations • Book a private session for your team 💲 CHARITABLE IMPACT: Proceeds from these sessions will be donated to Jack.org Canada's largest network of young people supporting young people, offering youth a space to safely learn about mental health, support their peers, seek professional support, and advocate for a future where youth can thrive in mental wellness. 🔗 Contact us for pricing & format options: hello@inclusivityinsight.com #mentalhealth #leadership #workplaceculture

Know an educator who’s a true champion for youth mental health? 💙 New classroom-ready resources are here to help them make an even bigger impact. Because they deserve support too. Educators are on the frontlines every day, guiding students, holding space, and making a difference. Too often, it's without the resources they deserve. That’s why we created Jack Intersections: a free, trauma-informed suite of classroom-ready resources co-designed with youth, educators, and subject-matter experts. It gives educators the tools, guidance, and confidence to tackle the real-world issues affecting youth today, from digital wellbeing and eco-anxiety to navigating tough news, and so much more. Start explore resources: https://lnkd.in/eizrjE-7 Creating these resources was a collaborative effort. Huge thanks to Straight Up Health, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto, The Cree Nomad, The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada, MediaSmarts | HabiloMédias, and Donovan Hall for bringing these resources to life with us. And huge thanks to network members Samarah M., Jake Bradshaw, Chelsea Opperman, Ashley Wunsch, Evan Treffler, Nicky Lumley, and Chanel Aulja for making sure these resources reflect the perspectives & realities of young people.

Set your alarms! ⏰ Jack.org CEO Michael Braithwaite, CIHCM will be a guest on Q107's Q Mornings show with Shawna, Ryan & Johnny at 8:45am and again on The Edge with Tucker & Maura at 9:05am to talk all things Jake Ride 2026! Tune in LIVE tomorrow March 27 to catch Michael's interviews: Q107: https://bit.ly/4bMrZNA 102.1 The Edge: https://bit.ly/41nh2O2

Yesterday, a U.S. jury found major social media platforms liable in a youth mental health case, a landmark decision with global implications. The young woman at the centre of the case alleged that platforms, including Instagram and Youtube, contributed to her mental health challenges. The decision pointed to the impact of features like infinite scroll and algorithm-driven recommendations in keeping users engaged for longer, and raises questions about how digital environments are contributing to the record levels of mental health distress we’re seeing globally. Read more: https://lnkd.in/equ5BuJT This case matters in Canada and beyond: Ontario school boards are suing the parent companies of Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, alleging the design is harmful for students. Globally, regulators and governments, from the U.K. to Malaysia and Australia, are also moving to protect young people from the potential harms of social media. This all points to a broader reality: the digital spaces young people spend hours in are shaping their mental health. Supporting youth means more than just treating symptoms; we need to address the environments around them. At Jack.org, we work to create the conditions young people need to thrive by helping them recognize when something isn’t right, talk openly about it, seek support early, and build healthy habits. Our work explores healthy social media use and digital wellness, and helps them build connections with other young people in their communities. Visit Jack.org to learn how you can help build a better future for young people with us.

We’re pleased to welcome Michael Braithwaite, CIHCM to the 2026 Mental Health Summit. In this session, Braithwaite will explore the importance of taking an upstream approach to youth mental health while prioritizing prevention to reduce the need for crisis response. He will highlight how youth-focused programs are making a meaningful difference across Canada. Join us and learn valuable insight for educators, leaders, and policymakers interested in building proactive, sustainable mental health supports. 🗓️ April 17-18 📍 Banff Centre 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gRW5MTv6 #2026MentalHealthSummit #YouthMentalHealth #Prevention #MentalHealthInEducation #CommunityImpact #MichaelBraithwaite

Women are statistically less likely to be taken seriously when seeking diagnosis for mental health or women’s reproductive issues. Women’s health advocate Summar Bourada joins us to talk about her personal journey to diagnosis and becoming founder of gldn grl, an Ottawa based jewelry brand that raises awareness and funds for women’s reproductive and mental health. Episode out NOW: Spotify: https://bit.ly/3O3dhtH Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Prp2dX Youtube: https://bit.ly/3O0yCny

The cycling season is just around the corner and we want to see your club on the starting line for Jack Ride 2026! Cyclists know the road ahead isn't always a straight line. For thousands of young people in Canada, the mental health journey is the same: full of steep climbs and unexpected headwinds. Jack Ride is about ensuring no one travels that road alone. By registering your cycling or spin group to take part in Jack Ride, you’re doing more than just logging kilometers. You are funding peer-led programs that provide 1.2 million youth with the mental health support they need. Register your team today by visiting https://lnkd.in/ey8cBSux PS: Help us get the word out by sharing this post with your fave spin studio! 💙 SPINCO Spokehaüs RIDE CYCLE CLUB

Calling all Educators! Something exciting is coming your way … Watch this space as we launch Jack Intersections, a series of new classroom-ready resources that makes leading conversations around complex mental health topics easier. Coming to jack.org/edhub soon …

Women’s health advocate & founder of gldn grl Summar Bourada joins jack amplified next week to discuss medical bias toward women’s health, her long road to diagnosis and her journey encouraging women to be their own best advocates when it comes to their own health. Subscribe to jack amplified today: Spotify: https://bit.ly/4349kJE Apple podcasts: https://apple.co/4oddrLT Youtube: https://bit.ly/3INrisV