Getting the mental health conversation started
January 22, 2019
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It was an opportunity to talk about mental health at 91ÖÆƬ³§ on Tuesday.
Facilitated by Bell Chair in Mental Health and Anti-Stigma Research Heather Stuart, a special event called ‘Let 91ÖÆƬ³§ ’s Talk Mental Health’ was held in the Rose Innovation Hub at Mitchell Hall, with the goal of sharing “real stories, real conversation, and real experiences.â€
Emceed by Rector Alex Da Silva, the event brought together a panel featuring Arunima Khanna, Cross-Cultural Counsellor with Student Wellness Services, as well as students Constantina Venetis, Jake Bradshaw, and Tom Ellison, who all discussed their own experiences with mental health and answered questions from the audience.
The talk is one of a number of events being held leading up to Day on Wednesday, Jan. 30.
Other events include #BellLetsTalk games on Saturday, Jan. 26 for the men 91ÖÆƬ³§ ’s and women 91ÖÆƬ³§ ’s basketball and volleyball teams as well as the men 91ÖÆƬ³§ ’s hockey team.
On Bell Let 91ÖÆƬ³§ ’s Talk Day booths will be set up from 11 am to 2 pm in Mitchell Hall and the Queen 91ÖÆƬ³§ ’s Centre to share information about mental health resources on campus
Elsewhere on campus, Queen 91ÖÆƬ³§ ’s Residence Life will host a Bell Let 91ÖÆƬ³§ ’s Talk booth event at Leonard Dining Hall from 11:30 am to 2 pm. Later in the day Residence Life will host a film viewing and open discussion on mental health at Victoria Hall A011 from 6:30 pm to 9 pm, which is open to students living in residence.