The results are in!
In 2025, we launched the Young Minds Matter: 500 Schools Challenge to bring our Stigma-Free School Program to schools across Canada.
Thanks to our dedicated school communities, the challenge was a tremendous success.
758 out of 500 schools reached
People signed up for full-access to the Student Mental Health Toolkit
Students reached through Stigma-Free Presentations nearly double the number from 2024 – our most widely attended year yet!
Requests were made for the Stigma-Free Club Framework to bring student-led mental health advocacy to schools
Educators gained tools for mental health education through Professional Development Day Sessions
We have now reached a total of 68,314 students through Stigma-Free Presentations.
We’ve had 104,000 users of the Student Mental Health Toolkit since its launch in 2021.
Thank You
To all school staff members who engaged with our programs and everyone who spread the word about the challenge.
Please stay tuned for future Young Minds Matter initiatives so we can continue making mental health a priority in schools!
Empower students through our Stigma-FREE Clubs, where youth advocate for mental health, foster supportive communities, and create lasting change together.
- Inspired to make a deeper impact? Start a Stigma-Free Club at your school! These student-led clubs promote mental health advocacy, supported by a School Champion and our Club Framework. Click to learn more!
- Hear from schools that have embraced the challenge and transformed their environments. Testimonials highlight the profound impact of participating in the program.
- Want to make a difference? Whether you're an educator, a parent, or a mental health advocate, there's a place for you. Learn how to book a presentation, start a club, or volunteer with SFMHS."