- Definition
Risk factors are things that make it more likely for a child to experience mental health challenges, like growing up in poverty or having parents who struggle with mental illness. The more of these factors a child faces, the harder it can be for them.
risk factors is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
The descriptions on this page are SmartStudy’s own original, plain-language writing — not the Ministry’s wording. They are aligned to the Ontario Curriculum, © King’s Printer for Ontario. For the Ministry’s official wording, see the source link below. SmartStudy is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Government of Ontario or the Ministry of Education. Ontario Curriculum and Resources ↗
