MENTAL WELLNESS + YOU

Learn about stress management tips and signs of mental health concerns

The Mental Wellness + You Workshop includes a presentation from health professionals and students, a resource package, activities, and workbook to help students achieve their health goals.

This workshop consists of the following topics:

• Learning about different mental illnesses, symptoms, and treatments

• How to help someone who has a mental illness and/or is stressed

• The types of stress situations that occur in post-secondary school/high school

• Sharing of experiences from people who have mental illnesses or high stress situations

• Skills to help manage stress: meditation, coloring, physical activity etc.​
  
  

During the presentation, students are given a printed workbook to engage in our activities such as

• Creating a physical activity log to stay on track;

• Using journals effectively to release your thoughts and ideas;

• Learning how to meditate and begin deep breathing exercise;

• Identify mental health concerns and how to support someone with mental illness;

• Accessing credible and helpful resources like how to monitor your sleep or manage your

  stress.