VPCI Mental Health Awareness Council

Hey VP,

Looking to find resources to support your mental health and well-being? Join the Mental Health Google Classroom run by our school's Social Worker, Elise Morson, and Child and Youth Worker, Nabiha Rattansi!
They have been working on a Google Classroom focused on mental health and well-being to share with all students, and are happy to share "The Den" with the VPCI student community. This classroom will house various community and mental health resources currently available for students to access along with some information on various topics. They will also be hosting weekly virtual drop-in sessions on Wednesdays from 1:00 - 2:00pm for students who would like to pop-in to ask a question confidentially or receive support without a referral.

Class code: r5slxrr

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email them:

Elise Morson (Social Worker) - [email protected]

Nabiha Rattansi (Child and Youth Worker) - [email protected]

Are you interested in making a difference in the school and passionate about eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health? Then the Mental Health Awareness Council is right for you! We are looking for new members interested in joining our physical wellness, emotional wellness, communications, and artistic design teams. Applications are available outside RM C5 or RM 213 and are due on Friday, October 30, 2020.
Online Application: https://forms.gle/p2He3fyEUSWcZ2nr9

Hey VP, here are some tips for unwinding over the March Break:

1. Have a good night’s sleep
Holidays are about the only time a good eight hours’ sleep is a real possibility. Don’t sleep late in the morning: getting up early and doing stuff feels better than a long lie.
2. Consciously limit your phone-time
Switch phones off as much as you can, check emails once a day only (if you must), disable all non-essential apps.
3. Put some exercise into every day
Follow your regular exercise routine on holiday: early morning runs are amazing.

Hey VP! Today is World Compliment Day! Take some time today and the next week to give your peers and teachers compliments!

Mental Health Awareness Council will be selling compliment grams starting Monday, March 2, 2020 for a week! The grams will be distributed on Friday during 1st period (Day 2)! If you wish to deliver the grams to your friends yourself come to the front foyer at lunch on Friday.

Enjoy your Friday VP!

Monday ♡

Today is Bell Let's Talk Day. Bell will donate towards mental health initiatives in Canada by contributing 5¢ for every applicable text, call, tweet and retweet, social media video view and use of its Facebook frame or Snapchat filter.
Mental health affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. So let’s work together to create positive change.

Make today count! Have a great week VP!

Stressed because of exams? Here are some tips to help you cope with exam stress.
1. Eat, sleep and exercise well
2. Set realistic goals
3. Pace yourself through panic
4. Believe in yourself
5. If you feel like you are struggling, talk to someone

Appreciating the little things in life involves focusing our attention on what is pleasurable and sustaining in our lives and away from those events that are frustrating or hurtful. Positive emotions have been shown to be linked to good physical health.

What can you do to appreciate the little things in life?
1. Keep a gratitude journal
2. Celebrate the little things
3. Slow down and enjoy

Hey VP!
Feel free to ask any questions you might have related to mental health and it will get answered on the MHAC bulletin board!

Ask any mental health questions! See them answered on MHAC bulletin board. If questions are related to getting real mental health help, to refer to the resources on the side or guidance

Hey Vp! Mental Health Council will be selling compliment grams this week on Wednesday and Thursday! Compliment grams will be distributed on Friday during 1st period so come on out and give someone a compliment!