Concordia University Edmonton presents: Movies for Mental Health

Free workshop featuring lunch, winning short films and a panel discussion with students and local mental health resources.  All are welcome, in the Indigenous Knowledge and Research Centre.

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Counselling @ Concordia University Edmonton

CMHA Edmonton Distress Line: 780-482-HELP (4357)

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Details

Day:Wednesday
Date:December 4, 2019
Time:12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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Venue

Concordia University Edmonton
7128 Ada Blvd NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5B 4E4 Canada
Indigenous Knowledge and Research Centre
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Workshop Evaluation

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90% of students felt that the workshop created awareness of mental health issues
78% of students reported that the workshop reduced stigma related to mental illness
50% of students not in therapy reported an increased likelihood of seeking support for well-being
The stigmas associated with mental health are huge, but people are coming together to talk more "
-Student Attendee

Interactive Presentation

Films Screened

Films screened and discussed at this workshop

Nov
2019
Mind Matters
Seyi Akinlade & Josef Adamu
Aug
2019
Jul
2018
A Short Film About Anxiety
Lily Rose Thomas + Stephen Isaac-Wilson
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Partners

Elevated Wellness Therapies Elevated Wellness Therapies is an integrative mind-body health centre dedicated to helping people achieve health and wellness goals through holistic, evidence-based interventions. Located in a chic and cozy second-floor loft in the heart of Whyte Avenue, we have a variety of friendly and experienced practitioners who offer psychological services including therapy and assessment, trauma-informed yoga therapy, massage therapy, and manual osteopathy. We even offer award-winning therapeutic filmmaking services to promote creative expression and healing through arts-based psychological methods. We welcome you to sample our services and see how we can help you take your wellness to the next level.
Forward Psychology We are an independent, professional psychology practice in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. We see clients in-office and outdoors. We offer RUN & WALK therapy for clients interested in a different approach to counselling. Seeing a psychologist is all about fit. Check us out and see if we might be right for you!
Summit Counselling Services Summit Counselling Services uses an eclectic approach to counselling.  We believe everyone is unique and brings a different foundation of experience and skills to the collaborative process at Summit. We strive to provide counselling services that fit each individual.  The goal at Summit is to find a counselling plan that works best for each individual. Animal assisted therapy is available.

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