MidSun Messenger Delivers October Mental Health & Wellness Workshop Schedule to Families
Calgary families have a robust lineup of free workshops and resources available throughout October, addressing critical topics in youth mental health, digital wellness, and learning support, as detailed in the latest MidSun Messenger update released today. The workshops, offered at no cost, aim to equip parents and caregivers with tools and knowledge to navigate the challenges facing children and adolescents in today’s complex world.
The initiative comes at a time when youth mental health concerns are increasingly prevalent,exacerbated by factors like social media pressures,academic stress,and the ongoing impacts of the pandemic. MidSun’s proactive approach to providing accessible educational opportunities underscores a commitment to fostering a supportive environment for students and their families.
Here’s a schedule of upcoming workshops:
* October 6 – 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Digital Dilemma: Screens, Social Media and Gaming
* October 7 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Is Your Child Struggling at School? It may be time for a Psychoeducational assessment
* October 8 – 11:30 am – 1:00 pm: level up: exploring the Impacts of Gaming on Adolescent Learning and Cognition
* October 15 - 11:00 am – 12:30 pm: Mental Health & Youth
* October 20 – 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Cyber Safety
* October 21 – 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: ADHD is Awesome!
* October 22 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Executive Functioning Essentials for Parents
* October 22 – 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Vaping: What’s Really Going On?
* October 29 – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Stressed but Strong, Anxious but Awesome: understanding your child’s worries through a strength-based lens
* October 30 – 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Navigating the Pressure to Perform: Benefits of Well-being Centered identity Development for Children and Teens
Additional Support Resources:
families seeking immediate support can access the following resources:
* Distress Centre: 403-266-4357
* Health Link Alberta: 811
* Addiction Services Helpline: 1-866-332-2322
* Mental Health Helpline: 1-877-303-2642
* family Violence Info Line: 310-1818
* Canadian Mental Health Association Alberta Division: 780-482-6576
* Suicide Facts and Education Services: 403-342-4966
