Speaking Your Language: Promoting Mental Health Awareness and Support for International and Students New to Canada

When: Wednesday March 25th from 10:00am to 11:00am PDT, 1:00pm to 2:00pm EST

Learning Objectives:

• Learn to recognize language that international students use to talk about mental health, and incorporate this into your interactions with them;
• Learn about international students’ key challenges and perceptions towards mental health;
• Discuss opportunities and challenges in culturally- or linguistically-specific, or counselling-centred approaches 

Presenters:

Abu Arif: Coordinator of International Student Services and the Speaking Your Language project, Ryerson University

Jana Vigor: Lead Writer and Events and Communications Assistant, International Student Services, Ryerson University 

Pratishtha Kohli: Third Year Student, Psychology and Criminology, University of Toronto, Student Coordinator, Speaking Your Language, U of T, and Events Director, the Centre for International Experience Global Lounge