The Town of Innisfil and partners are excited to present the 2022 Speak Your Mind Virtual Youth Mental Health Summit. The goal of the event is to allow youth to be in a safe environment where they can virtually chat and learn about mental health from a youth perspective and end the stigma on Youth Mental Health.
The 2022 Speak Your Mind Youth Mental series will be broken down into three days:
| Date & Time | Topic | Description | Presenter |
| Tuesday, June 21st 10:00am – 10:45am | Brain Food | The food we eat has a big impact on our physical and mental health. It affects our energy levels, our mood, our sleep quality, our ability to focus, and the ways we react to stress. In this presentation, we’ll explore what a balanced diet looks like, how certain foods can help or hurt our mental health, and some easy recipes to keep our brains fuelled | Sara Corcoran, MSc Human Health & Nutrition. Health Associate at Town of Innisfil.
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| Not an Experiment
| Vaping is not an experiment – Health professionals will share information and knowledge about the risks of Vaping. | Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit | |
| Wednesday June 22nd 12:00-12:45pm | Social Media Safety | Social Media has become a large part of our society. This talk will guide youth on how to use social media in a positive and safe way. | South Simcoe Police – Community Support Liaison |
| Thursday June 23rd 1:30-2:15pm | Mental Health 101 with Bounce BACK | Through activities, discussions and relatable scenarios, young people will make connections with others by hearing from those experiencing struggles, learn how to identify the signs of stress, anxiety, and depression, and receive practical strategies that can help them to reduce their symptoms | CMHA Ontario Canadian Mental Health Association |
Registration can be for individual days, or for all 3 days. Registration can be completed by following the below link or scanning the QR code.
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This event will be presented via Zoom. A zoom link will be sent to each Teacher / Youth prior to each day's event.
Other workshops available https://innisfil.ca/en/recreation-parks-and-culture/mental-health-workshops.aspx