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Title: Mental Health in Ontario Sexuality Education: Addressing the Current Context
Language: English
Authors: Adam Davies, Izabelle Rocha, Justin Brass, Samantha O'Leary, Bronte Shay, Victoria Martins Mendonca, Katrina Esteireiro, Jennifer Lasenby-Lessard, Malissa K. Bryan, Orion Neustifter, Shoshanah Jacobs
Source: Brock Education: A Journal of Educational Research and Practice. 2025 34(1):4-30.
Availability: Brock University Faculty of Education. 500 Glenridge Avenue, Saint Catharines, ON, L2S 3A1 Canada. Tel: 905-688-5550 ext. 3733; e-mail: brocked@brocku.ca; Web site: http://brocked.ed.brocku.ca
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 27
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
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Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mental Health, Sex Education, Health Education, Physical Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Course Content, Trauma Informed Approach, Curriculum, Social Emotional Learning
Geographic Terms: Canada
ISSN: 1183-1189
Abstract: As in other regions in the world, school-based sexuality education in Ontario, Canada has been a frequent topic of political discussion as provincial curricula has experienced numerous updates and changes, including increased discussions of mental health and consent. This study investigated the current context of mental health and consent education in Ontario's Health and Physical Education curriculum documents for Grades 1-8 and 9-12. Through a content analysis, the study identifies where, when, and how mental health is discussed in Ontario sexuality education curriculum documents. Findings are provided and reported upon with recommendations made for future considerations for school-based sexuality education curricula and pedagogies, including the need for trauma-informed practices within school-based sexuality education.
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