Clinical psychology doctoral students Aliya McNeil and Jolie Ho represented the CMHRT and our clinical psychology area at a local mental health awareness event on Friday January 12, 2024.
The UW Women’s Varsity Ice Hockey team hosted a Mental Health Awareness game. The event was intended to combat stigma surrounding mental health and to provide information about local mental health resources. The team wore specialty jerseys which were later auctioned off, with proceeds going to Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Waterloo and Wellington region. Booths were set up around the rink with representation from local mental health organizations.
Aliya and Jolie set up a terrific display for the CMHRT and were available to answer general questions about mental health for the general public. The event was well attended, in spite of winter weather conditions.
Please join me in thanking the students for another excellent opportunity to share our knowledge about mental health and mental wellness with the public.
