Events & Webinars

Here, we are sharing events hosted and/or created by the community of practice, as well as other relevant events that we think may be of interest to the community. If you have an event that you believe may interest the community of practice or questions about the events shared here, please contact us. 

Upcoming Community Events

Togetherall: Integrated peer support for Alberta students coming this Fall

Webinars

Togetherall: Integrated peer support for Alberta students coming this Fall

Webinars Date: August 11, 2021 / 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Since launching in the Province in October 2020, more than 11,200 Albertans have joined Togetherall’s online, clinically moderated peer-to-peer mental health community and 89% have reported an improvement in their wellbeing. Of this growing Alberta member base, 17% identify as students. Togetherall is now enhancing its offerings to better support...

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Collaborations for Change: Connecting Research and Practice in Post-Secondary Mental Health

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Collaborations for Change: Connecting Research and Practice in Post-Secondary Mental Health

Events Date: August 12 - 13, 2021

Hosted by: The University of Calgary Campus Mental Health Strategy (www.ucalgary.ca/mentalhealth) and the Best Practices in Canadian Higher Ed Network (www.bp-net.ca). With support from the Canadian Association of College and University Student Services (CACUSS). “Join us for a 1.5 day virtual event as we bridge the gap between research and...

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2021 Mental Health Academy – Improving Mental Health Literacy in a Shifting Landscape

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2021 Mental Health Academy – Improving Mental Health Literacy in a Shifting Landscape

Events Date: August 18 - 20, 2021

Hosted by: Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium (ERLC) “In partnership with the Mental Health Literacy Project, the Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium presents the 2021 Mental Health Academy – Improving Mental Health Literacy in a Shifting Landscape. This virtual global conference will be held on August 18th, 19th and 20th and will showcase international speakers...

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Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health’s Annual Conference

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Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health’s Annual Conference

Events Date: November 3, 2021

Registration for the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH)’s Annual Conference is now open! As our world continues to respond to the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, our campus communities are continually adapting and transforming to stay connected. These are unprecedented times that have emphasized the nuanced mental...

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Recent Events & Webinars

Social Isolation & Loneliness Discussion

Webinars

Social Isolation & Loneliness Discussion

Webinars Date: March 18, 2021 / 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Join AHS for a panel discussion on loneliness and social isolation following the screening of the Alberta-made film, Breaking Loneliness on March 18, 2021 from 1-2:30pm. This event is intended for people-helpers across Alberta. We also invite you to explore the Social Isolation and Loneliness Toolkit here.

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Transitions to Post-Secondary During COVID-19

Webinars

Transitions to Post-Secondary During COVID-19

Webinars Date: March 11, 2021

Join us for an interactive panel webinar! The transition from high school to post-secondary education is an important time for students. In the COVID-19 context, first-year students have experienced the post-secondary transition in diverse and new ways. Those who support students have found new ways to deliver student services and...

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Working Stronger 2021: Building resilient workplaces in the face of challenges

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Working Stronger 2021: Building resilient workplaces in the face of challenges

Events Date: March 9 - 10, 2021

“The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Alberta Division is hosting our virtual workplace mental health conference on March 9 & 10, 2021. Alberta’s workplace mental health conference is designed to help Alberta’s employers create and maintain mentally healthy workplaces despite the obstacles we’ve experienced in 2020. Working Stronger – Building...

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The Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey Webinar

Webinars

The Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey Webinar

Webinars Date: February 24, 2021

A webinar by The Best Practices Network “Professor Guy Faulkner and Kelly Wunderlich (School of Kinesiology, UBC)  will be presenting on the Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey (CCWS) with a focus on results from the cohort of British Columbian institutions participating in the winter/spring of 2020. The presentation will provide an...

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