Mental Health Stigma within the Early Childhood Sector,
by Ishaa Vinod Chopra (author/RECE), research intern under Dr Adam W.J. Davies
As part of her research internship in her degree program, RECE & author Ishaa Vinod Chopra took a closer look at the narratives surrounding mental health within the Early Childhood Sector. Ishaa’s research is on the topic of how mental health is perceived within early childhood spaces, taking a closer look at question 6 on the renewal form from the College of ECEs, the statement released by the AECEO regarding the matter (available on the AECEO website under AECEO Reports, Statements & Public Policy Submissions) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Important links:
- At the intersection of safety, ethics, mental health, and well-being: Disrupting the status quo, regulatory approach in Ontario (AECEO Statement)
- Highlights of findings (Instagram post)
- Highlights of findings (PDF)
- October 10th is World Mental Health Day (Instagram reel)
Mental Health + Early Childhood Educators by host Ishaa Vinod Chopra
Listen/Watch episode 1: World Mental Health Day Special ft. Dr. Adam W.J Davies: Early Childhood Educator's Well-Being (full interview)
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