Jan. 23 to Jan. 27: Mental Health Awareness Week
Posted on Friday, January 20th, 2023
Jan. 23 to Jan. 27 is Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) — join us for a week full of events to learn about the mental health resources available at Algonquin College and reflect on your mental wellness. The Beacon: Health & Wellness Peer Support Space will be open to students for drop-in all week long from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and employees and learners are encouraged to take advantage of the week’s Mental Health Minutes with Health Services which cover everything from self-care to nutrition. Click this link to take a minute for your mental health next week.
The week’s halfway point, Jan. 25, will be marked with a free event from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the Algonquin Commons Theatre presented by The Royal and DIFD (Do it for Daron) in partnership with the Algonquin Students’ Association. Register for the event here.
Hosted by CTV Ottawa’s Stefan Keyes, this free, 60-minute in-person and virtual experience will feature a panel discussion and question and answer session with mental health experts from The Royal and share valuable information about the best ways to look after your mental health and that of others. This event is open to all Algonquin College employees and learners.
Please find a full schedule for MHAW below.
Monday
12:05 p.m. to 12:55 p.m. – Lunchtime Yoga: Learners and employees are invited to enjoy a free relaxing yoga session. Register using this link.
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – AC Mood walks: Explore your community, meet new friends, and walk your way to greater wellness. Register using this link.
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Study Skills: Creating Meaningful Connections: Learn about the benefits of creating meaningful connections and how to measure if a relationship is healthy or not. Register using this link.
Tuesday
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Purple Couch: Are you feeling down and need someone to talk to? Interested in learning more about mental health resources? Take a seat on the AC Purple Couch and start a conversation. Use this link to learn more.
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. – Spill the Tea: Take part in a frank discussion and ask questions related to sexuality, sexual health, consent, kink and dating. Use this link to learn more.
Wednesday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Health and Wellness Lounge: Learn more about mental health resources at the College, take advantage of free swag and chat through any mental health questions you may have with our AC experts outside of the Algonquin Commons Theatre.
12 p.m. to 1 p.m. – The Royal and DIFD present: Let’s Keep Talking About Your Mental Health: This free hybrid experience will feature dynamic mental health experts, a live Q&A panel, resources, and giveaways. In partnership with the Algonquin Students’ Association, The Royal, and DIFD. Register using this link.
12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Creative Collisions Presents: Colouring for Community Care Workshop: Join local artist KJ Forman to discuss positive forms of self-love and community care while colouring together. Register using this link.
1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. – Perth Campus Stress Management Workshop: Learners on the Perth Campus can join Perth Counsellor, Christina Latifi, for an online stress management workshop to learn how to reduce, manage, and tackle stress in their day-to-day lives. To register for the event please contact Christina by email at latific@algonquincollege.com.
Thursday
9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Snow Tubing Field Trip: Grab your friends and the spend the day outdoors sliding down snow-covered hills at LeDomaine de L’Ange Gardien! Register using this link.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Pride Community Resource Fair: Head to the Ottawa Campus Student Commons to connect with a variety of community groups from across Ottawa who serve the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Use this link to learn more.
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. – Health & Resiliency 101: Learn practical skills that will help you build the physical and mental resiliency required to succeed in your studies and beyond. Register using this link.
Friday
12 p.m. to 1 p.m. – Pembroke Waterfront Campus Public Skating: Learners on the Pembroke Waterfront Campus can take advantage of a mental wellness break by attending a free public skating event at the Pembroke Memorial Centre. Drop-in to participate.