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09/03/2026

Young people don't always say, “I'm feeling anxious.”

Stress around returning to school may show up as irritability, trouble sleeping, physical complaints, avoidance or changes in behaviour.

If you notice something feels different, try approaching the conversation with curiosity. A simple “How have you been feeling about school?” can create space for them to share.

09/01/2026

Back-to-school season can bring a lot of change at once. New routines, heavier schedules and added expectations can affect students, parents and educators alike.

Cinim partners with schools to make mental health and wellness support more accessible, helping people build skills they can use throughout the school year and beyond.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/q1fG50ZHx52

08/30/2026

Summer's end is a natural moment to reflect before the pace picks back up. This short 5-minute mindfulness meditation is a simple, accessible way to reset heading into September.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssss7V1_eyA

Here you can listen to one of our original 5 minute guided mindfuln...

08/28/2026

This is one of the most practical things we can help young people understand, especially before a new school year begins. Anxiety doesn't have to be eliminated to be manageable.

08/26/2026

Back-to-school anxiety is upon us. And for a lot of kids, it often presents differently than parents expect. This article from the Child Mind Institute breaks down the signs to watch for and practical strategies that help.

Read more: https://childmind.org/article/back-school-anxiety/

How to help kids manage anxiety at the start of a new school year, and make sure anxiety doesn't cause disruptive behavior in the classroom

08/24/2026

The end of summer often brings a mix of emotions for families (excitement, anxiety, relief, nostalgia). What does this time of year feel like in your household, and how do you help your family navigate the shift?

08/22/2026

The end of summer is a natural time to reflect on what worked for your mental health over the warmer months and what you want to carry into fall. Whether it's more time outside, a slower pace in the mornings, or more connection with the people who matter to you, identifying those things now makes it easier to protect them when life speeds back up.

08/20/2026

As the new school year approaches, mental health support shouldn't be an afterthought.

It should be part of how schools and organizations prepare. Cinim works with schools, governments, and businesses across Canada to bring evidence-based mental health programming to the communities that need it most.

If you're thinking ahead to September, we'd love to connect: www.cinim.org/get-in-touch

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08/18/2026

What does it actually look like to build resilience in young people? This TED Talk from educator Angela Duckworth explores the role of grit and perseverance in how young people handle setbacks, a useful lens as students head into a new school year.

Watch here: https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance

Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn't the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled. Here, she explains her theory of "grit" as a predicto...

08/16/2026

The expectations and beliefs adults hold for young people shape more than we realize. Believing in a child's capacity to navigate hard things is one of the most powerful forms of support we can give.