Tools to support the development of youth's social
and personal competences and the creation of favorable environments for their mental health.

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Rain or shine offers an index of simple and credible tools that have been specifically designed to help young people acquire the personal and social skills that are essential to the development of a flourishing mental health.

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  • Fact sheet
    Only available in French

    Managing Emotions and Stress

    Emotional and stress management refers to a set of responses and reactions that a young person must develop in order to control, reduce or cope with the disturbances induced by a wide range of situations.

    They must develop a wide repertoire of coping strategies that allow them to react in these various situations. Managing emotions and stress starts with recognizing these states and understanding them.

    • Elementary school
    • High school
  • Fact sheet
    Only available in French

    Requesting help: a tool for parents

    This document aims to raise awareness among families about the skills that promote positive mental health, particularly seeking help for oneself and others. In connection with this skill, you will find relevant questions you might ask yourself as a parent, concrete actions to take with or by your young ones, as well as enriching resources available on Rain or shine.

    • Elementary school
    • High school
  • Fact sheet
    Only available in French

    Healthy lifestyle habits: a tool for parents

    This document aims to raise awareness among families about the skills that promote positive mental health, specifically informed choices regarding lifestyle habits. In connection with this skill, you will find relevant questions you might ask yourself as a parent, concrete actions to take with or by your young ones, as well as enriching resources available on Rain or shine.

    • Elementary school
    • High school
  • Fact sheet
    Only available in French

    Managing emotions and stress: a tool for parents

    This document aims to raise awareness among families about the skills that allow us to strive for positive mental health, in this case, managing emotions and stress. In connection with this skill, you will find relevant questions you might ask yourself as a parent, concrete actions to take with or by your young ones, as well as enriching resources available on Rain or shine.

    • Elementary school
    • High school
  • Fact sheet
    Only available in French

    Managing social influences: a tool for parents

    This document aims to raise awareness among families about the skills that allow us to strive for positive mental health, in this case, managing social influences. In connection with this skill, you will find relevant questions you might ask yourself as a parent, concrete actions to take with or by your young ones, as well as enriching resources available on Rain or shine.

    • Elementary school
    • High school
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Joining forces for mental health

Supporting young people in developing positive mental health is an essential action. Rain or shine, an Association pour la santé publique du Québec (ASPQ) initiative, in partnership with the Quebec government, will become your best friend in guiding them, with professional tools adapted to their different living environments.

This tool index offers both activities for school professionals and parents as well as training and interventions to expand young people's personal and social skills while promoting environments that support positive mental health.

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