Mental health awareness

The Healthy Workplace Committee has put together the following collection of mental health awareness resources: 

Videos

President Steven talks about Student Mental Health and Wellness

Past President Tim McTiernan talks about Mindsight, and Mental Health Awareness

Become Mindsight-certified

As part of the university's commitment to a healthy workplace, faculty and staff are encouraged to become Mindsight-certified. This online educational tool, created at the university, supports a better understanding of mental health.

University mental health and wellness news links

• University researcher’s initiative helping turn the tide against bullying
• Region of Durham presents Healthy Workplace Award to the University of Ontario Institute of Technology
• Taking the first step: The benefits of walking meetings
• New mental-health curriculum prepares nurses to break down barriers for patients
• Two university researchers exploring the nature of empathic concern
• University staff, faculty learn about mental health first aid in the workplace

Researchers working on mental health-related research and projects

• Wendy Stanyon, PhD, Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences
• Jennifer Laffier, PhD, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Education
• Matthew Shane, PhD, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, and Nathan Arbuckle, PhD, Post-doctoral Fellow in Dr. Shane’s laboratory

Other helpful links

• Student Mental Health Services website, blog and Facebook page (Office of Student Life)
• Arthritis Society - Mental Health and Well-being
• Pathways to Recovery: A guidebook for families navigating the mental health system in the Durham Region
• Faculty and Staff resources