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Guideline 5: Involve multiple stakeholders

Best practice guidelines for mental health promotion programs: Children & Youth

Involve multiple stakeholders by:

  • including students, school staff, parents, family members, community members and others in program planning, development and implementation
  • ensuring the intended audience is directly involved in the planning and decision-making process.

Examples include:

  • establishing ongoing retreats and/or planning days with specific client group(s)
  • establishing and maintaining ongoing partnerships with community members, coalitions and networks.
  • including many stakeholders on program advisory committees and school councils
  • parent/student education sessions.

Programs that incorporate Guideline 5 are:

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Best practice guidelines for mental health promotion programs: Children and Youth

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