EVENT GOALS

• Increase youth knowledge about mental health and mental wellness
• Help youth learn about mental wellness tools, resources and services available in their communities
• Decrease stigma towards people with mental health challenges
• Generate ideas on how to promote mental wellness in schools

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Students in grades 9-12 who are passionate about:

• Learning more about mental health and mental wellness
• Changing the conversation and reducing stigma surrounding mental health
• Learning more about supports and resources
• Creating a school culture of care and inclusion
• School based adult allies that have an interest in supporting students with making change in their schools
• Community members that have an interest in supporting youth with mental health and wellness

AGENDA TOPICS

• What is mental health?
• What contributes to our mental health and well-being?
• What specific factors protect us from experiencing poor mental health?
• How do you seek help and from who can you seek help?
• What supports and resources are available in our community?
• How can we help reduce the stigma of mental health?
• Opportunities to make change at school and in our community

Registration for event will open April 3, 2017 at this link