1 Purpose of the Framework

The Framework for Evaluating Mental Health and Wellness Education and Training Resources is intended to guide the evaluation and selection of mental health and wellness education and training resources to support students, staff, and faculty at B.C. post-secondary institutions. Specifically, this framework will guide the process of reviewing existing resources and identify gaps that will inform recommendations for the development of new resources.

The framework identifies the elements for selecting and creating resources for mental health and wellness education and training. It includes the following elements:

1. Target audiences
2. Guiding theories
3. Six key principles
4. Evaluation tool to guide the review of mental health education and training resources
5. Glossary
6. References