Vancouver Island University presents: Movies for Mental Health

 

Movies for Mental Health is an arts-based mental health workshop that focuses on empowering young adults, educators, health professionals and community members to gain a better understanding of mental health within their environment.

Knowing that art speaks the language of our interior worlds, we harness film to engage with young people on the vital topic of mental health and mental illness, inspiring them to tell their own stories and explore those of others.

The event also connects students with mental health resources available to them, empowering them to seek support and heal as individuals and communities.

Featured Campus and Community Resources:

Student Services – Cowichan Campus

Duncan Mental Health and Substance Use (Island Health)

Featured National/Provincial Resources:

Crisis Services Canada

Kids Help Phone (all ages)

Wellness Together Canada

Black Youth Helpline

Trans Lifeline

Resource Locator

Details

Day:Friday
Date:March 17, 2023
Time:1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Venue

Vancouver Island University – Cowichan Campus
2011 University Way
North Cowichan, BC V9L 0C7

Workshop Evaluation

Click here to download a summary of the post-workshop evaluations.
84.6% of students felt that the workshop increased awareness of mental issues
85.7 % of students reported that the workshop reduced stigma related to mental illness
71.5 % of students not in therapy reported an increased likelihood of seeking support for well-being
This workshop was useful for seeing different perspectives about mental health and asking questions I normally would not ask "
-- Student Attendee

Interactive Presentation

Films Screened

Films screened and discussed at this workshop

Nov
2019
Mind Matters
View Film Library