About the HPRS

Background​

Monitoring students’ health and peer relations—and providing timely results to school boards—enhances both student well-being and educational outcomes. Key benefits include early identification and intervention for health and social challenges, improved social and emotional learning, reduced school absenteeism, and the creation of more supportive and equitable learning environments. Additionally, data-driven decision-making allows school boards to implement targeted policies, while increased collaboration between schools and families fosters a stronger support system for students, ensuring their long-term success.

What is the HPRS?

The Ontario Health and Peer Relations Study (HPRS) examines the health and peer relationships of students in Grades 4 to 12 over time, and in doing so, provides quick turn-around data to schools and school boards so that they can accurately plan and deliver services. Real-time feedback enables school boards to adjust policies based on actual student needs rather than anecdotal evidence.

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Brain-Heart Interconnectome

The HPRS is funded by the University of Ottawa’s Brain-Heart Interconnectome research program. The Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI) is a ground-breaking interdisciplinary research program aimed at accelerating prevention, detection, treatment and care of brain-heart disorders.