Faculty of Education’s Mental Health in the Digital Age Lab promotes mental-health literacy
The Mental Health in the Digital Age Lab at the Faculty of Education aims to promote mental-health literacy through educational opportunities for people of all ages.
This summer, , Assistant Professor, , and director of the Mental Health in the Digital Age Lab, and Aalyia Rehman, Doctoral student in the Faculty of Education, delivered a two-day Mental Health First Aid training (MHFA) for 80 students in the Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS) Youth in Policing (YIP) program.
Founded in 2006, the YIP program is an employment and personal development opportunity for youth ages 15 to 18. The program aims to empower students to make positive changes within their communities, personal lives, and the lives of others.
This MHFA training, offered through the Mental Health Commission of Canada, equipped participating students with a greater awareness and understanding of mental health issues, as well as the knowledge and confidence to recognize and provide support to those facing mental health challenges. The youth group demonstrated tremendous insight and passion for the topic of mental health, and a desire to help their friends, families, and communities. Faculty members and graduate students in the Mental Health in the Digital Age Lab look forward to working with DRPS and students in the YIP program in the future.
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