May 2, 2022 to May 8, 2022
All Day
Add to Calendar (iCal) Add to Google CalendarChoosing not to judge, tuning into each other, understanding someone’s feelings, seeing the world as others do; This is empathy. This year, we’re focusing on how important empathy is to our mental health and the relationships around us, so before you weigh in, tune in.
Join us for CMHA Mental Health Week and #GetReal about how you feel.
You can learn more about CMHA Mental Health Week by visiting mentalhealthweek.ca
Join us for daily lunchtime panels on mental health! Each session is free for participants, click here to register for the lunchtime panels and other events happening!
Monday, May 2nd –
10 AM – Virtual Panel: Exploring Empathy: A Canadian Conversation
11 AM – Virtual or In-Person Workshop: Heart-Centered Meditation
12:15 PM – Virtual Panel: Opioid & Drug Poisoning Crisis
Moderator: Councillor Michael Janz
Panelist: Ethan Nicolas with Addictions Don’t Discriminate
Panelist: Marliss Taylor with Boyle Street Community Services Streetworks
Panelist: Vanessa Gladue with Boyle Street Community Services Streetworks
Panelist: Ethan Nicolas with Addictions Don’t Discriminate
Panelist: Marliss Taylor with Boyle Street Community Services Streetworks
Panelist: Vanessa Gladue with Boyle Street Community Services Streetworks
Tuesday, May 3rd –
12:15 PM – Virtual Panel: Youth & Mental Health
Panelist: Justin Lessard with YESS – Youth Empowerment & Support Services
Panelist: Sarah Chan with Alberta Mentoring Partnership
Panelist: Sarah Chan with Alberta Mentoring Partnership
Wednesday, May 4th –
12:15 PM – Virtual Panel: First Responders’ Journey to Recovery
Panelist: Danielle Harris, Paramedic
Panelist: Michael Skinner with OSI-CAN
Panelist: Jason Trenholm with OSI-CAN
Panelist: Michael Skinner with OSI-CAN
Panelist: Jason Trenholm with OSI-CAN
Thursday, May 5th –
11 AM – Virtual or In-Person Workshop: Empathy & Kindness Workshop
12:15 PM – Virtual Panel: Parents & Mental Health
Panelist: Carrie Rachuk with Edmonton Public School Board
Panelist: Shauna Sebry, Parent
Panelist: Shauna Sebry, Parent
Friday, May 6th –
ALL DAY – Virtual Event: Mind Over Matter Run
12:15 PM – Virtual Panel: LGBTQ2S+ and Mental Health
Panelist: Cheyenne Mihko Kihêw with Edmonton 2 Spirit Society
Panelist: Glynnis Lieb with University of Alberta
Panelist: Corey Wyness with Chew
Panelist: Glynnis Lieb with University of Alberta
Panelist: Corey Wyness with Chew
If you live in or around the Stony Plain area, we invite you check out their expansive list of activities they have going on for Mental Health Week at Mental Health Awareness Week – Town of Stony Plain.