Program Details

Virtual Mental Health Forum

October 21-22, 2020


  WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21  

9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
  KEYNOTE    Definitely Not Normal: Resilience in Destabilizing Times
Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe


10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS   

The Capital "L" Leader: Mental Health Leadership for Organizations

Stress and Traumatic Stress in the Workplace

Into the Unknown: Social Assistance Reform in Uncertain Times

Supporting Clients' Mental Health: An Interactive Session


1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS   

De-escalation Techniques and Crisis Management for Distressed Clients

COVID-19, Mental Health and Children

Fostering Hope and Optimism in Challenging Times


  THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22  

9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
  KEYNOTE    Layers Not Fractions: Mental Health & Identity
Kim Katrin


10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS   

The Integrated System Navigator: Improving Client Services through Partnerships & Collaboration

The Capital "L" Leader: Mental Health Leadership for Organizations

The Great Amplifier: Opioid Overdose in Times of Disruption

Remote Work and Mental Health


1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS   

Healthy at Home: Seniors' Mental Health and Reducing Social Isolation during COVID-19

Racism and Mental Health

Fostering Hope and Optimism in Challenging Times