Schedule of Events

Mental Health Awareness Week runs from January 16-20, 2012. 
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Monday, January 16, 2012

An Evening with Steven Page
7:00 p.m. at the St. Denis Centre (doors open at 6:00pm) Limited seating. 

Cost: UWindsor students with valid student card - Free
        Non-UWindsor students with valid student card - $2.00 (cash only)        
        General admission - $5.00 (cash only)

Steven Page--a singer, songwriter, and Canadian icon--has made an indelible mark on our country's music scene as well as its cultural landscape. A witty, endearing, and introspective speaker, Page enjoyed two decades of success as co-founder of The Barenaked Ladies, the popular band from Scarborough, ON, who dominated MuchMusic, sold millions of albums, and received two Billboard Awards and six Junos along the way.

Steven Page's evolving artistic path now has him blazing a solo trail, where he continues to take chances and catch the public's attention with a variety of new projects--including some of his best material yet. The fruits of this journey have borne three Stratford Shakespeare Festival scores, and three solo albums: The Vanity Project, A Singer Must Die (in collaboration with the Art of Time Ensemble), and Page One. An articulate and mesmerizing speaker, Page is utterly at home on the stage, where he's spent years entertaining audiences, telling stories, and carving out his place in our national conversation.

He was recently interviewed on CBC's The Current, which devoted an entire program to take an in-depth look at mental health.

Mental Illness in the Criminal Justice System
12:00 in the Moot Court, Faculty of Law (open to all)

Dr. Julian Gojer is a Forensic Psychiatrist and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. He is also on staff at the Toronto Western Hospital and a consultant at the St. Lawrence Valley Correctional and Treatment Centre. For more than ten years, he has provided group and individual therapy for those charged with sex offences, and those on probation and parole. He frequently conducts assessments for dangerous and violent offender hearings in Ontario and across the country.

Free Fitness Classes
Various times at the St. Denis Centre or 12:00 at the Faculty of Education Gym.
See www.uwindsor.ca/campusrec for more details.  

Multi-Faith Student Dinner
5:30 - 6:30 pm in the Assumption University Building Chapel (2nd floor)

Every Monday, Campus Ministry hosts a student supper in the Freed-Orman Centre for $2.  The meal is cooked by students, typically featuring a different international experience each week.  In honour Mental Health Awareness Week's Stephen Page event at 7:00, the dinner will take place a half hour early: 5:30-6:30. Come enjoy supper served on real dishes, while you sit and enjoy a leisurely meal and conversation with old friends as well as new ones.

We ask that you RSVP through the event on the Facebook group: Windsor Campus Ministry.

S.T.E.P.S Information Booth
5:00 - 7:00 pm in Vanier Hall

A S.T.E.P.S. information booth will be available during dinner to inform students about upcoming presentations.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Music, Mood, and Food
11:30 - 1:00 pm in the CAW Centre Commons

Some of the beauties of music and food are that they provide solace, encourage mental and physical well-being and discharge emotions.  Come and grab a delicious and healthy yogurt parfait and some fresh fruit while you relax to the sounds of some therapeutic music performed live.

Free Fitness Classes
Various times at the St. Denis Centre or 12:00 at the Faculty of Education Gym.
See www.uwindsor.ca/campusrec for more details. 

Mental Health Discussion Panel
1:00 - 2:00 pm in the Ambassador Auditorium (CAW Centre)

Thriving in University:  How to Look After Your Mental Health.  Students and professionals will talk about looking after your mental health and making the most of resources and supports available on campus. 

Living Well With Stress - Shepell fgi Sponsored Event
2:00 - 3:00 in the Ambassador Auditorium (CAW Centre)

With a large portion of the population experiencing stress at any given time, it is essential to learn how to manage it effectively for increased health, well-being and productivity.

Beautiful Minds Information Session
Facilitated by Psychological Services & Research Centre (PSRC)
4:30 - 5:30 pm in the Ambassador Auditorium (CAW Centre)

An information session focused on successfully coping with mental illness/mental health difficulties.  Hear stories of individuals living contributing and satisfying lives despite being affected by a mental health disability.  Session will help us develop treatment/ support groups to help meet your needs.

Type 2 - A Bipolar Journey (a play about Bipolar Disorder)
by Jason Gale and Tyler Workman
5:30 - 7:00 pm in the Ambassador Auditorium (CAW Centre)

Type 2 is changing perceptions about bipolar disorder. It takes you deep into the world that so many people are affected by, but a world that so few understand. The show is aimed at ending stigma attached to Bipolar Disorder by demonstrating the way it can affect a person.

Warning: Contains adult language and subject matter –not suitable for children.

S.T.E.P.S. - Taming the Chaos
5:30 - 6:30 pm in Macdonald Hall 1st floor lounge. 

So much to do in no time! Don't panic, you can start off on the right foot this semester. Come and learn how to manage your time so you can accomplish your goals and still have time for social life.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Student Health Fair
10:00 am - 3:00 pm in the Ambassador Auditorium (CAW Centre)

Over 30 campus and community agencies will be available to answer health questions, provide demonstrations, and give away freebies in a fun, informal environment.   Come on out to the fair!

White Noise (a play about suicide)
by Christina Bryson and Margaret Evraire
12:30 - 1:30 pm in the Jackman Studio Theatre (Jackman Dramatic Art Centre)

A new play written and directed by Christina Bryson and Margaret Evraire (4th Year UWindsor BFA Acting Students). “White Noise” explores the last moments of a fragile young woman’s journey toward taking her own life, and the internet friendship that led her to do so.

Free Fitness Classes
Various times at the St. Denis Centre or 12:00 at the Faculty of Education Gym.
See www.uwindsor.ca/campusrec for more details.

S.T.E.P.S. - Test Anxiety
5:30 - 6:30 pm in Laurier Hall 1st floor lounge.

Feeling stressed prior and/or during a test? It happens to everybody. Come and learn strategies to lower your anxiety level so it does not affect your grades.

Multifaith Prayer Service
7:00 pm in the Multifaith Prayer Space
CAW Centre, Room B-08

Thursday, January 19, 2012

QPR Suicide Prevention Workshop
10:00 am - 12:00 in the Katzman Lounge (Vanier Hall)

QPR stands for: Question, Persuade, and Refer – the three steps that anyone can learn to help prevent a suicide when talking to a suicidal individual. This is an emergency response that can help save lives. All individuals who attend this workshop will receive a certificate of completion. The workshop will be presented by Dr. Elizabeth McDermott and Dr. Rosemary Plastow, from the Student Counselling Centre at the University of Windsor.

Please contact the Student Counselling Centre to register.

Free Fitness Classes
Various times at the St. Denis Centre or 12:00 at the Faculty of Education Gym.
See www.uwindsor.ca/campusrec for more details.

Mirror Mirror
2:00 - 3:00 pm in the Katzman Lounge (Vanier Hall)

Twenty-eight-year-old mirror-imaged identical twins Allison and Lauren Knight will tell the compelling story of their journey through life as inseparable sisters who have never spent more than a few hours apart at any one time.  Their unique relationship has not come without obstacles.  From bullying and social anxiety, to depression and obsessive compulsive disorder, their past and current struggles are ones that so many others face.  Allison and Lauren will shed light on these issues from their unique perspective as two bodies sharing one soul.

Allison and Lauren's autobiography will be available for sale after this event.

Understanding Depressive Illness Webinar - Sponsored by Shepell fgi
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Participate in this workshop from the comfort of your room or join us in Katzman Lounge at 3:30 on Thursday and attend with others.

The facilitator will encourage participants to shatter popular myths and misconceptions about depression and to increase their understanding of the causes, triggers and symptoms of depressive illness. The seminar will also explore ways in which depression can be successfully treated.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
 
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
 
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/937105946

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.