Report of the Ad-Hoc Mental Health Conferences Committee

AD-HOC Mental Health Conference Committee
Report of the Ad-Hoc Mental Health Conferences Committee
March 2012

Chris Aylward

The Committee, comprised of Chris Aylward- Chair, Bill Blair-Co-Chair, Sylvie Bastien-Administrative Assistant and Erik Gagne-Staff Advisor met on March 2 to discuss conference theme, objectives, guest speakers and conference agenda.

The dates of the conference, along with the locations and participating regions are as follow:

2013

May 3 – 5       Montreal        (Montreal, Quebec, Atlantic and NCR)

May 24 – 26  Toronto          (Greater Toronto, South Western Ontario, Northern and Eastern Ontario)

June 21 – 23 Calgary          (Rocky Mountains, Prairie and Pacific)

The conference theme will be – Mental Health " Taboo " Not Anymore.

The conference objectives will be:

  • Promote awareness of mental health
  • Promote understanding of mental health
  • Promote mental health and wellness in the workplace
  • Provide the participants with tools to assist members

The Committee will provide further updates as we progress with the planning of these conferences.

Respectfully submitted,

 

Chris Aylward