Mental Health Committee - Queen's Rehabilitation Therapy Student Society

04/10/2022

Here are some self-care tips from the MHC to help cope with the hustle and bustle of school!!

03/24/2022

MHC wanted to share this resource that was shared by SGPS today about the importance of nutrition for mental health. This is a friendly reminder of all the support that is out there for those who are struggling at this time!

On behalf of your student society, we’d like to remind you that March is National Nutrition Month, and you have access to nutritionists through Empower Me!

03/01/2022

The next Mental Health First Aid through Living Well is March 21& 22 @ 1-4pm by KCHC-SMP. This is offered Mon-Tues so it may not work w/ classes but if your schedule allows it, sign up by clicking the link below!

You can sign up online:

Virtual Mental Health First Aid Training, Part 1 on Monday, March 21st & Part 2 on Tuesday, March 22nd from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Consider to register for the upcoming Empathy Effect; Choices and Changes and Brief Action Planning trainings for Healthcare Professionals & Students in health and helping p...

11/30/2021

Hey everyone!! As the most wonderful time of the year is approaching, the MHC would like to invite you to sign up for the Holiday Card Exchange! Today is the last day to sign up!!

You will get an email with who you are sending your card to on or before December 2nd
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdevyAnFM_n2-mtKdEUJ4ZN4iHiathXkPu1UHuBHa3LfKqj_Q/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3FqM-xj_fdfUCpDm4x9A3Qw0bgUvJxJVCih8UQlbFs8H07XFG6RaGKX20

11/30/2021

Struggling with your mental health can be lonely, scary and confusing. Helping someone with a mental illness can be intimidating because finding the right resources can be hard. Being prepared to act before a situation becomes a “crisis” is so important! The mental health committee is happy to share this action-oriented resource to help prepare you for your own mental health challenges, as well as those of your loved ones.

We encourage you to give the infographic a quick read and then head over to the link at the bottom (https://jamboard.google.com/d/1UxcIoeBM3r_bo3Jwj8g03dYPbF4NfwINx-5Bd-d2WHg/edit?usp=sharing) to share your own resources with the rest of us. On the second page of the jamboard, we invite you to share any specific action steps you have taken to help make mental health struggles more manageable for yourself or for someone else.

As always, you are not alone. If you need help, there are people who are able and willing to help. Please reach out to us if you need specific suggestions.

11/23/2021

The deadline to sign-up for the MHC Paint Night event this Friday, November 26th has been extended until tomorrow (November 24th) at 4 PM! 🎨

Visit this link to sign up: https://forms.gle/UEBMrvJQr8kBgnPW9

All materials will be provided! Don't miss out on this chance to get creative with your peers 👩‍🎨🧑‍🎨 All OT and PT students are invited!

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11/22/2021

The MHC will be hosting a Freestyle Paint Night this Friday, November 26th! 🎨

The event is for all Rehab Therapy Students so be sure to ask your friends to come join you from 4-6 PM at Dunning Hall, Room 14! 👩‍🎨🧑‍🎨

Sign up by November 23rd (tomorrow!) is required to attend: https://forms.gle/daZH8ZMZd8uZnVjR7

All painting materials will be provided, just ensure you sign up in the link above, fill out your SeQure App and bring your mask + student ID!

11/01/2021

**PUMPKIN SMASH: SMASHING THE STIGMA ON MENTAL HEALTH **

The MHC would like to invite you to our pumpkin smashing event! Join us and relieve some of the frustrations, confusion & anger that arise from experiencing stigma

****SIGN UP IS REQUIRED BY TUESDAY, November 2nd in order to participate!! *****

WHEN: Thursday, November 4th, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

WHO: QUEEN'S OT/PT STUDENTS

WHERE: in front of the Summerhill building

WHAT TO BRING: Student ID, SeQure app confirmation & face mask required, safety goggles optional

**SIGN UP LINK: **https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOC6itreSg9MxC-J7j3Ei4cgb9NZgtdxTfyexIUG0OMlTatA/viewform?usp=sf_link

09/02/2021

Hey Everyone! The Mental Health Committee is putting on another O-Week Event…Yoga!!! Join us on Friday September 3 from 7:00-8:00pm EST for a guided yoga class – all fitness levels welcome!

Here is the zoom link:
https://queensu.zoom.us/j/91493865736...
Meeting ID: 914 9386 5736
Passcode: 863344

The amazing Josée will be teaching the class.

Read more about Josée’s story here:
“Josée started teaching yoga in 2018, with knowing the importance of self-care she took this time to delve deeper in her everyday mindfulness practice. Josée welcomes all yoga levels into her classes and she loves to break the seriousness of your generic yoga class and crack a couple of jokes, allowing us to laugh at ourselves and have fun with the practice.”

Hope to see you there! 😀

09/02/2021

As you begin your journey at Queen’s, MHC created this quick resource to help you get started with navigating through your first year.

Check it out for some great tips!!

09/02/2021

Hey everyone, join the Mental Health Committee in a game of Bingo for a chance to win 1 of 3 giftcards!

Complete the activities on the card and submit your card when you have two intersecting lines (e.g., T, X, L, +, etc).

Send a picture/screenshot of your winning card with a photo of the activity you enjoyed the most to the MHC email (mhcommittee@rts.queensu.ca) before September 30, 2021.

The first 3 people to submit will each win a gift card.

Please find the Bingo card attached.

~Please remember honesty and integrity when completing this bingo activity~

Have fun!

07/30/2021

Happy Summer from Your Mental Health Committee at Queen’s SRT!

Are you travelling during August? Are you often inspired during your travels? We are.

Contribute to creating a culture and supportive community at the Queen’s SRT student body by creating a:

“MENTAL HEALTH REMINDER & TRAVEL POSTCARD”

as a way to remind and inspire us all continue to pursue self-growth and discovery, strong mental health status, high quality of life, and overall wellbeing.

Here are some examples to get you started and inspired!!
They can be a beautiful image or 5-10 second video, with small reminder to prioritize mental health and holistic wellness. Just comment below with your image or video!

Warm wishes.