SUBSTANCE/

ADDICTIVE
DISORDERS, RISKY
BEHAVIOUR, &
PARENT/TEACHER
MENTAL HEALTH

Mental Health in the Classroom Lecture 7

SUBSTANCE-RELATED AND ADDICTIVE DISORDERS
 SMHO CONTINUUM OF SUBSTANCE USE

https://smho-smso.ca/educators/learn-more/explore-by-topic/substance-use-and-addiction/
ALCOHOL- Alcohol Use
RELATED
Disorder
DISORDERS
Alcohol
Intoxication

Alcohol
Withdrawal
CANNABIS-RELATED
DISORDERS
Cannabis Use Disorder

Cannabis Intoxication

Cannabis Withdrawal
OTHER SUBSTANCE-RELATED DISORDERS

Hallucinogen-Related Disorders

Opioid or Stimulant-Related Disorders

Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic-Related

Disorders
IMPACT OF PARENTAL MENTAL HEALTH & ILLNESS
HOW DOES PARENTAL MENTAL
ILLNESS AFFECT CHILDREN?

• Children of parent(s) with mental illness are

faced with disruptions to the family and their
daily life
• Many children become caregivers for their
parent or for their younger siblings
 HOW DOES PARENTAL MENTAL ILLNESS
AFFECT CHILDREN?
• Children often experience a range of emotions regarding their parent’s mental
illness
• Some children blame themselves
• Children of parents with a mental illness are at a higher risk of experiencing
emotional, behavioural and social problems and developing a mental illness
themselves
HOW SCHOOLS & EDUCATORS CAN HELP

• Educators can be a trusted and safe adult a child can talk to

• Can help children access support and resources available
• When needed allow for flexibility and accommodations in the classroom
• Educate all students about mental illness
• Reduce the stigma around mental illness
TEACHER & EDUCATOR MENTAL HEALTH
HOW CAN EDUCATORS
MANAGE & MAINTAIN THEIR
OWN MENTAL HEALTH?

• Importance of Self Care

• Importance of noticing and managing
stressors
• Importance of support networks
• Importance of seeking services
• OTF Survive & Thrive Website
• Articles, Videos, and other resources for
elementary and secondary school
educators on:
• Managing Stress
• Mental Health
• Work-Life Balance