Mental Health Sr: The Science of Feeling Anxious

Virtual School Program

  • All
  • Grade 9
  • Grade 10
  • Grade 11
  • Grade 12
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Details

What’s going on in your brain when you feel anxious? How does stress affect your body, and when can stress be a good thing? Find the answers to these questions and more. Plus, learn some evidence-based coping strategies for dealing with anxiety and stress.

Note: This program will be presented to multiple classes simultaneously via Zoom Webinar. Students and teachers will be able to engage with the Science Educator using the Q&A feature.

Type: Virtual School Program
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Duration: 60 minutes
Capacity: Multiple groups, maximum 250 students  
Price: $150 per group (maximum 40 students)
Language: English only

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Schedule until December 22, 2023

  • October 16 and November 27
  • 1 p.m.

This program supports Open Minds, Healthy Minds: Ontario’s Comprehensive Mental Health and Addictions Strategy.

Sensory Considerations

Students will be viewing real biological specimens, including animal and human specimens. The Ontario Science Centre follows the guidelines of the Ontario Anatomy Act, which states that human specimens are treated with dignity and respect and used for educational purposes only. Please let the bookings staff know if there are any considerations or accommodations needed for your class.

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