The Mental Health Series

Faculty and staff play a crucial role in supporting students. The Counselling Centre wants to equip you with knowledge, resources, and tools, so you can continue to support students and their mental health.

Saint Mary’s is the only university in Halifax to offer a four-part mental health training.

Join the Mental Health Series

 

You can join the Mental Health Series through:

  • Live workshops. View the Counselling Centre’s events calendar for upcoming dates and register online. Workshop descriptions are included below.
  • On-demand online training. To participate in online training, sign in to Brightspace and search for the course in discover. If you do not have a Brightspace account, you can register online.

Workshop Descriptions

 

The Mental Health Series aims to increase your confidence supporting students in distress. You must proceed through the first three sessions in sequence. A certificate is provided to those who complete the first three sessions.

Mental Health 101: Recognizing and Responding to Students in Distress

As part of the Stay Connected Mental Health Project (SCMHP), this workshop focuses on how to identify a student in distress and facilitate a supportive conversation. We will discuss how to make an appropriate referral, and we will review on- and off-campus resources. The workshop is offered with representatives from the SCHMP, Counselling Centre, and Peer Support Program.

Mental Health 202: Practical Approaches for Supporting Students Who Are Stressed, Anxious or Depressed

Stress, anxiety, and depression are three of the top five student-reported concerns that impede academic performance. We offer time for case consultation and case scenario discussion, and we will explore how to set and maintain boundaries appropriate for your role. The workshop is offered with representatives from the Counselling Centre and Peer Support Program.

Mental Health 303: Risk of Suicide and Facilitating Referrals for Students

This session focuses solely on the risk of suicide in student populations. We discuss the signs indicative of suicidality, and how to broadly assess risk to make a referral. The workshop is offered with representatives from the Counselling Centre and Peer Support Program.

International Student Mental Health                                      

International students may experience unique stressors, like cultural adjustment and stigma, and these can impact mental health. We explore the distinction between expected cultural adjustment and mental health concerns. The workshop is offered with representatives from the Counselling Centre, International Centre, and Peer Support Program.

counselling@smu.ca

The Counselling Centre at Saint Mary's University
4th Floor Student Centre, SC406
923 Robie Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3H 3C3

Phone: 902-420-5615

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