DESCRIPTION:

Recording date:  September 16, 2021

Join Aya and Abrar in an interactive, virtual session for young people where you can learn more about self-care techniques! The session will talk about:

• Peer-support approaches and how to be there for friends and others at difficult times
• Learning new strategies and methods for self-care
• Additional resources

Facilitators:

• Abrar Mechmechia, Abrar Trauma and Mental Health Services
• Aya Saeed, Abrar Trauma and Mental Health Services

Related resources:

• CMHA: Fast Facts about Mental Health and Mental Illness
• Here to Help (Mental Health and Substance Use information)
• What is Self-Care and Why Is It So Important for Your Health? (article)
• Bounce Back Ontario (free skill-building program) 
• Kids Help Phone (24/7 support line, additional information) 
• @mentalhealth.q (Instagram account)
• @advocating.mentalhealth (Instagram account)
• The Pillars of Youth Peer Support (past OurSpace session)