Shifting the focus – Keyano College
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The Inquiring Mind Post-Secondary (TIM PS) Virtual is an evidence-based program designed to address and promote mental health and reduce the stigma of mental illness in an educational / student setting.
TIM PS was adapted from the existing evidence-based program The Working Mind from the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
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This course was developed specifically for Canadian post-secondary students from all academic programs. The flexible four-module virtual format allows remote training to be integrated into existing scheduled courses or to be delivered as a stand-alone course. The total length of training is four hours.
The Inquiring Mind Post-Secondary Virtual course aims to:
Ultimately, the course’s outcomes will give students practical knowledge and skills about mental health so they can:
TIM PS Virtual is divided into four distinct modules which are designed to be delivered:
To receive a certificate of completion, participants are expected to complete all four modules with the same cohort or within the same course.
Module 1: Introduction & Mental Health and Stigma (60 minutes)
Module 2: Mental Health Continuum Tool (60 minutes)
Module 3: Self-Care and Building Resilience (60 minutes)
Module 4: Creating a Supportive Campus and Closing (60 minutes)
To book a course, please contact us at theworkingmind@mentalhealthcommission.ca to discuss other options.
To learn more about The Inquiring Mind and to ask about course options for your institution, please email: bd@mentalhealthcommission.ca
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