Mental Health in the Digital Age Lab
Faculty of Education, Ontario Tech University
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Taking care of our mental health is crucial as it can impact every aspect of our lives, from our relationships to our productivity and happiness. By sharing our experiences and struggles with mental health, we can help reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and encourage others to seek help when needed. Storytelling allows individuals to express themselves and connect with others who may be going through similar experiences. We can break down the barriers that prevent individuals from seeking help and create a culture that values mental health and wellbeing.
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An Ojibway Framework
My goal is to create an Ojibway-based framework to help guide the design and delivery of an online learning experience that supports (w)holistic well-being and cultural identity. This newly created framework seeks to establish a visible cultural presence in all aspects of online learning. Creating a culture-based presence for online learning can help to foster student (w)holistic well-being and cultural identity. S
Mark Sayers
Mark J. Sayers is a Full-status and Treaty Ojibway Anishinabe nini from the Garden River First Nation. Mark is enrolled in the Doctor of Education program at Ontario Tech University in Oshawa, Ontario, where he plans to develop and further his plans to utilize Information and Communications Technology to video catalog traditional Ojibway knowledge systems for Ojibway-based postsecondary education. He is also a Professor of First Nation General Education at Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario.
Resources
If you are experiencing emotional distress and walk to talk, contact the toll-free Hope for Wellness Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 or change online at hopeforwellness.ca open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum Framework - Summary Report
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Canadian Psychological Association's Your Health: 'Psychology Works' Fact Sheets
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National Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy (NAYSPS) Program Framework
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CMHA: Mental Health and Wellness Services for Indigenous Children and Youth
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For more information about the program, please contact us at shkaabemakwa@camh.ca
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