May 5 to 11 is Mental Health Week (MHW) and this year, the University has added new events, activities, and social media content. You can find the event schedule, sign up for events, download activities, and access resources on our new web page.
This year’s theme, created by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), is Unmasking Mental Health. Learn more about unmasking in safe ways and creating social change that helps other safely unmask with CMHA’s toolkit and factsheets.
UWinnipeg’s Wellness Center is reminding people that masking can be crucial for many valid reasons. Unmasking is not always something everyone should be doing in all settings and scenarios.
Each individual knows best what is appropriate for them and their current situation. You can learn more about masking throughout our MHW activities.
If you are in crisis please contact the Klinic crisis line at 204-786-8686, the Mobile Crisis Team at 204-940-1781, or call 911 for immediate care.
Week-long events
Mental Wellness Bingo
Download the UW Mental Wellness Bingo card. Follow the instructions and complete your card for a chance to win a wellness prize pack (valued around $100). Ends Friday, May 9 at 12 p.m.
There’s More to You!
Many of us hide parts of ourselves behind an invisible mask to shield us from judgement, discrimination, to appear “typical” or “fit in”. This can include our struggles with mental health, emotions, personality traits, and behaviours.
This project provides an opportunity to look beyond the surface, to the whole person behind the mask. If you could live honestly and with vulnerability without the pressures to hide, what would we see?
Download a blank silhouette or pick one up at the Wellness Centre (first floor, Duckworth Centre) and let your creativity and true self show! What colours, textures, shapes, images, and so much more, represent you as you are, unmasked?
Submit your project for a chance to win a wellness prize pack (valued around $100). Ends Friday, May 9 at 12 p.m.
Social Media
Visit the Wellness Centre on Instagram (@uwinnipegwellness) for mental health information, tips and resources this week. Be sure to browse our past content for more helpful information, and give us a follow to stay informed about future events.
Monday, May 5
Submit your questions for Thursday’s Ask Me Anything!
Share your questions for Thursday’s Ask Me Anything event (see description of event below on Thursday, May 8). Questions will be accepted until 12 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6.
Tuesday, May 6
Knowing Yourself: Explore your values and their importance
Drop-in to the Wellness Centre (first floor, Duckworth Centre) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an interactive workshop. Find out why a clear understanding of your values can be helpful, and how to uncover and utilize your values.
By the end of the workshop, you will have a deeper understanding of yourself and what matters to you, and be able to use your values to motivate, make decisions, and set goals. Snacks and journals will be provided.
Submit your questions for Thursday’s Ask Me Anything!
Share your questions for Thursday’s AMA event (see description of event below on Thursday, May 8). Questions will be accepted until 12 p.m. Tuesday.
Wednesday, May 7
Well-Being 101
Discover the basics of being well with a brief presentation via Zoom from 12:30 to 1 p.m., hosted by the Canadian Mental Health Association – Winnipeg chapter. Please register here.
Thursday, May 8
Ask Me Anything! with Raj (Nurse Practitioner, Klinic on Campus)
Tune into the Live Ask Me Anything from 12:30 to 1 p.m. on our Instagram (@uwinnipegwellness) where Raj will answer your most-asked questions about the medical side of mental health treatment, substance use, ADHD, assessment processes and more.
Curious about non-medical mental health interventions? Watch our stories on Friday for information on counselling services at UW.
Friday, May 9
Gratitude Corner
Visit the gratitude corner set up outside the Wellness Centre (first floor, Duckworth Centre) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and create your own beautiful messages of gratitude.
Make a card to share with someone you’re grateful for or create something for yourself. We will have colourful paper, cards, stamps, glue, tape, and more.
Counselling Questions
Check out our Instagram stories today (@uwinnipegwellness) where Wellness Centre staff will answer your FAQs about counselling on campus.
