Press Releases 2024: A year of milestones, partners, and momentum
Explore Strong Minds Strong Kids’ 2024 press releases—key announcements on partnerships, funding, events, and program milestones. This archive links to each release so you can read official statements, access assets, and connect with our media team for quotes and interviews.
Strong Minds Strong Kids celebrates 50 years of promoting youth mental wellness
On November 13, 2024, Strong Minds Strong Kids, Psychology Canada, celebrated 50 years of impact. The milestone event highlighted our programs, partners, and prevention-first approach that equips children and youth with lifelong coping skills—and the caring adults around them with practical, evidence-based tools.
50 Mental Health Promotion Strategies for Infants, Children and Teens
Discover 50 practical, research-informed strategies to support children’s and teens’ mental health. From everyday coping tools to classroom tips, this roundup helps parents, educators, and caring adults foster resilience, emotional regulation, and confidence—at home, at school, and in community settings.
Strong Minds Strong Kids celebrates 50 years and launches 50-day campaign
To celebrate 50 years of impact, Strong Minds Strong Kids, Psychology Canada launched a 50-day campaign featuring program spotlights, practical resources, and community activities. The milestone initiative honours decades of prevention-focused work and invites partners and supporters to help equip more children and youth with lifelong coping skills.
Media Alert: Dr. Dan Andreae named Presenting Sponsor of Growth Gala
Strong Minds Strong Kids, Psychology Canada announces Dr. Dan Andreae as the Presenting Sponsor of the Strong Minds Gala in Toronto. His leadership gift supports prevention-focused mental-health programs for kids and teens, celebrating SMSKPC’s impact and building momentum for the year ahead.
Quinn Family Future Foundation commits $150,000 to expand Stress Busters
Quinn Family Future Foundation has committed $150,000 over five years to expand our Stress Busters program for grades 4–6. This support will help us reach 5,000 more at-risk children with practical coping skills that build confidence and resilience, while equipping caring adults with research-informed tools.
Strong Minds Strong Kids, Psychology Canada, joins forces with GreenShield
Strong Minds Strong Kids, Psychology Canada has partnered with GreenShield to expand Make the Connection. The collaboration will put research-informed, practical tools in more parents’ hands to support secure infant–caregiver attachment in the early years, strengthening mental well-being from the start.