May 5-11 marks Mental Health Week, a time for Canadians to learn about and discuss mental health issues, promote awareness, and encourage conversations around mental well-being.
This year, Niagara College is offering free wellness activities for all employees and students throughout the week to encourage open and honest conversations about mental health and to promote self-care.
A full list of activities taking place during Mental Health week are below:
Personal wellness and meditation session
May 6, 1 to 1:45 p.m., Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus, Wellness Lounge. Register here.
Being Mindful in Nature (nature walk with Sustainability)
May 7, 10 to 11 a.m., Welland Campus (weather pending). Register through NC Engage.
May 8, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus (weather pending). Register through NC Engage.
Magical Mindfulness
May 7, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Welland Campus outside (weather pending).
May 8, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus Indigenous Garden (weather pending).
Register here.
Therapy Tails
May 7, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Welland Campus
May 8, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus
Birds on a wire collaging craft
May 7, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus (outside of HWAS office W102)
Colouring and friendship bracelet making
May 6, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Welland Campus, Wellness Lounge
May 9, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus (stairway alcove between N102 and N104)
Words of affirmation cards
May 6 – 9, Libraries and Learning Commons
Fitness class schedule
Starting May 12, fitness classes are available for all fitness levels and goals. Register for classes through NC Engage.
For more information about mental health supports available to staff and students, please read this InsideNC article.
