Vancouver Island University presents: Movies for Mental Health (Online)

Name: Vancouver Island University presents: Movies for Mental Health (Online)
Start: 2020-10-01T10:30:00-07:00
End: 2020-10-01T12:30:00-07:00
Location: Vancouver Island University

A virtual workshop featuring award-winning short films and a panel discussion with lived experience speakers and local mental health resources. All are welcome!

Featured Campus and Community Resources:

Thrive @VIU

Vancouver Island University Counseling Services

Vancouver Island Crisis Society

Featured National/Provincial Resources:

Crisis Services Canada

Kids Help Phone

Here2 Talk

Details

Day:Thursday
Date:October 1, 2020
Time:10:30 am - 12:30 pm

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Venue

Vancouver Island University
900 Fifth St
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5 Canada

Workshop Evaluation

Click here to download a summary of the post-workshop evaluations.

95% of attendees felt the event created awareness of mental health issues

100% said that the workshop helped them confront and address stigma related to mental illness

80% of those not already receiving support reported an increased likelihood to reach out for help

I just want to share my gratitude to everyone who has joined for making this a respectful, compassionate space! We need these places where we can share openly, be curious, learn together and honour the suffering and the joys in our lives together! "

-Workshop Attendee