A note on this book

A Note

This book is a primer to the field of mental health promotion. Much of the content was drafted by the Winter 2023 cohort of Mental Health Promotion students (HPRO 3325) at Dalhousie University as part of their major course assessment. The book was edited by Taylor Hill, Megan Sponagle, and Becky Feicht. The introduction was written by Alanna Kaser.

A Caveat

This is the first version of a work in progress; there is likely more than one typo or and formatting error present through the book. The index and glossary are a work in progress as this is a living document and we will refine, modernize, and improve this book as time goes on. If you have any feedback, spot a one-of-many typo, or have any other comments, please email the lead author at taylor.hill@dal.ca. Thanks for your understanding and we hope you enjoy learning about mental health promotion!

A Dedication

This book is dedicated to Mackenzie (Mac) Hill, who will forever be a source of positive mental health.