Presented by CMHA-PEI Social media is inescapable, so let’s learn to use it well! Join Tayte Willows of the Canadian Mental Health Association to talk about social media and how to take control of your mental health online. Pub snacks kindly provided by the UPEI Women’s Hockey Panthers. View the full UPEI Mental Health Week 2019 schedule

Dedicated to moving mental health forward in Canada, Bell Let’s Talk promotes awareness and action with a strategy built on 4 key pillars: Fighting the stigma, improving access to care, supporting world-class research and leading by example in workplace mental health. On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Bell will donate more towards mental health initiatives in Canada by contributing 5¢ for every applicable text, call, tweet, social media video view and use of our Facebook frame or Snapchat filter. Stop by the Mental Health Week Information Booths in the W. A. Murphy Student Centre and the Robertson Library to grab a toque, add to the Bell Let’s Talk wall, snap a picture, and join the conversation! View the full UPEI Mental Health Week 2019 schedule

Soup for the Soul began in 2015 as a way to offer healthy food in a comfortable environment. And it continues four years later! Round tables are conducive to conversation with mellow music adding to the atmosphere. Drop by for a warm bowl of soup with a roll. Real butter tops it all off. Hosts are the Office of the Vice-President Academic and Research and UPEI Student Union. View the full UPEI Mental Health Week 2019 schedule

Adjusting to a new school and a new country at the same time can be tough; everything can seem new and unfamiliar. What at first seemed like a new adventure may now make you feel unsure about your decision. However, you are not alone. Homesickness and Culture Shock are a natural part of the student life cycle. Join Marion Clorey from Student Affairs, and Richelle Greathouse, from the International Student Office, as they discuss strategies for dealing with this life transition, and how to identify when you might need to get some extra support. Coffee and cookies kindly provided by the International Student Office. View the full UPEI Mental Health Week 2019 schedule

Take a “paws” in your day and stop by to meet a couple of special dogs and their owners.  Therapeutic Paws of Canada, PEI Division, is a non-profit organization of volunteers providing animal resources for human needs (physical, mental, educational, motivational, socialization) through regular visits to hospitals, residences, schools, etc. Drop by and say hi. View the full UPEI Mental Health Week 2019 schedule

In this workshop we will introduce you to Bullet Journaling (a planning system) and art journaling as two platforms for helping you stay on top of your priorities, including your mental health.  Bring any type/size notebook and a pen/pencil with you to the workshop so you can get started! View the full UPEI Mental Health Week 2019 schedule

Kali Ross and Kelsey Gillan are two executives of the UPEI Jack.org Chapter. They will be delivering a Jack Talk focused on the basics of mental health, and tips on how to be there for yourself and others. Parents welcome! View the full UPEI Mental Health Week 2019 schedule

Come out to your campus pub, The Fox & Crow, and enjoy some mental health based trivia with a pop culture twist! Questions are a mix of pop culture and clinically based. It's going to be a great time, complete with snacks provided by the Department of Psychology! View the full UPEI Mental Health Week 2019 schedule

Mi'kmaq Elder Judy Clark will introduce and teach about the traditional spiritual practice of Smudging.  He will speak on the medicines used, the purpose and benefits of smudging.  All students, staff and faculty are welcome. View the full UPEI Mental Health Week 2019 schedule

Kali Ross and Kelsey Gillan are two executives of the UPEI Jack.org Chapter. They will be delivering a Jack Talk focused on the basics of mental health, and tips on how to be there for yourself and others. View the full UPEI Mental Health Week 2019 schedule