Several postsecondary institutions have announced special events or shared resources this week in light of World Mental Health Day. Assiniboine College, the University of Ottawa, and Western University held special fairs and events focused on wellness. Assiniboine is bringing representatives from various wellness organizations to campus, while UOttawa and Western held events with institutional resources and supports available and activities such as a build-a-bear workshop (UOttawa) and a petting zoo (Western). Brock University, Mount Allison University, and the University of Alberta were among those that shared mental health and wellness resources with their campus community. MtA also launched its Well-being Roadmap, a year-long initiative focused on sparking conversation and promoting healthy practices around wellbeing.
