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 schedule for UPEI Mental Health Week 2018

Come meet Mary-Kate Pond, a young professional who recently graduated with her MBA and is now working as the Client Relations Manager with ScotiaBank in Charlottetown. During her six years of undergraduate and graduate studies, she did not have an easy journey as she struggled with anxiety. By her second year she knew she needed help, and with supports in place, things started to turn around and she ended up graduating and receiving the honour of being named Valedictorian. Come listen and chat with Mary-Kate as she shares her lessons learned that have helped her navigate both her school and now her work life. Snacks kindly provided by the Robertson Library.  View the full schedule for UPEI Mental Health Week 2018

***CANCELLED***  Due to impending storm conditions, the UPEI Mawi'omi Centre has cancelled the annual Pow Wow for March 14, 2018.  The event will be postponed until Fall 2018.  We apologize for any inconvenience. UPEI Mawi'omi Aboriginal Student Centre once again will host their annual Pow Wow on campus, featuring a Grand Entry at 10 am, followed by a mini Pow Wow with drumming, dancing, and cultural presentations. All are welcome!

Mi'kmaq Elder Junior Peter-Paul 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, faculty, and staff are welcome. View the full schedule for UPEI Mental Health Week 2018

In this presentation by Dr. Frederic Fovet, he will explore the use of Universal Design Learning (UDL) as a lens when designing instruction and evaluation methods that do not exacerbate mental health issues. Coffee and sweets kindly provided by the Office of the CIO. View the full schedule for UPEI Mental Health Week 2018

Social media is inescapable, so let’s learn to use it well! Join Tayte Willows of the Canadian Mental Health Association to talk about cyber wellness and how to take control of your mental health online. Snacks provided by UPEI Marketing and Communications. View the full schedule for UPEI Mental Health Week 2018

In this repeat session, Grace Wedlake and Amy Rix, co-leads of Jack.org UPEI will share a Jack Talk on their own mental health journeys and how they supported one another along the way. Snacks kindly provided by Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning, Government of Prince Edward Island. View the full schedule for UPEI Mental Health Week 2018

Come out to your campus pub, The Wave, and enjoy some mental health based trivia! Questions are a mix from pop culture to clinically based. It's going to be a great time!  View the full schedule for UPEI Mental Health Week 2018

Presented by Morneau Shepell  Having to work with others is a common requirement in the workplace. When collaboration successfully occurs, you feel positive, productive and willing to face any challenge. This session will build on the notion that cooperation and building bridges can be learned and should be practiced. It will teach participants the key elements of teamwork and provide them with the opportunity to practice collaboration-building techniques. In addition, a staff member will also speak about her personal experience using the Morneau Shepell's Employee and Family Assistance Program, and its benefits. Light refreshments kindly provided by UPEI's Office of Experiential Education and Work Integrated Learning. View the full schedule for UPEI Mental Health Week 2018

Join Dr. Wendy Shilton and Adrienne Montgomery Murchison for "Dear Inspiring Self: How to Write a Self-Reflective Narrative" and learn about the importance of taking time for self-reflection, and the stages of writing a “reflective narrative” to help feel more grounded, focused, and connected to yourself and others. Participants will have the opportunity to write an inspiring letter to themselves within this lighthearted and relaxed session: letters will be mailed out during the busy end-of-term and exam season for a message of positive reinforcement, and reminder to be mindful and kind to oneself during times of stress. Writing materials and refreshments (coffee/tea/sweet treats) kindly provided by the Office of the Registrar. View the full schedule for UPEI Mental Health Week 2018