A crowd of more than 160 learners, employees and guests attended a panel discussion and Q&A session in-person and online today to mark Algonquin College’s Mental Health Awareness Week and Bell Let’s Talk Day at the Algonquin Commons Theatre. The event was a partnership with The Royal and DIFD.
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.
In This Together on World Mental Health Day – free virtual event for young adults aged 18-24.
Are you a young adult, or do you have any young adults in your life? Join us to learn about the best ways to look after your mental health and that of others.
The Royal, supported by the Royal Bank of Canada and in collaboration with Ottawa’s universities and colleges, is hosting a special event in advance of World Mental Health Day.