UCalgary’s mental health webinar supports students, faculty and staff return to campus

Calgary, AB – Nearly 30 per cent of Canadians are reporting moderate to severe anxiety about returning to pre-pandemic routines.* To support return-to-work and campus this fall, the University of Calgary’s Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning and the Campus Mental Health Strategy are hosting a webinar to discuss mental health topics and address the emotions, thoughts and feelings around returning to workplaces and post-secondary campuses in the fall. The webinar closes out the annual Summer Wellness Series, which previously featured events discussing teaching and learning with a trauma-informed lens, and diversity in mental health on post-secondary campuses.  

The three main drivers of anxiety and stress are lack of predictability, lack of controllability and salience. COVID-19 does not provide much control or predictability, so it’s not too surprising people are stressed and anxious. This workshop will remind people about the mental health risks of COVID-19, provide some tools to reflect on your current functions and recommend strategies for coping.

-Dr. Keith Dobson, PhD, professor of clinical psychology, University of Calgary

WHAT: Mental Health Check-In: Gearing Up for a New Academic Year webinar

WHEN: August 19, 2021 at 10:45 a.m. – noon

WHO: Webinar facilitator: Dr. Keith Dobson, PhD, professor of clinical  psychology, UCalgary, and introductory remarks and moderation by Deb Yedlin, UCalgary Chancellor and President and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce

WHERE: Register now.

UCalgary continues to offer mental health support for students, faculty and staff with remote and in-person services. If you are a member of the UCalgary community experiencing distress during COVID-19, seek support — visit our Mental Health During COVID-19 web page for a list of resources.

*Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (2021, July 28).

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Megan Fox
Junior Communications Specialist
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