In the spring of 2017, the National Health College Assessment found that 51% of students reported feeling hopeless; 87% felt overwhelmed; 40% “felt so depressed that it was difficult to function”; 61% “felt overwhelming anxiety”, and 10% had “seriously considered suicide.”

Do these statistics alarm you? Are you interested in making a change in the mental health culture on campus and in society? Do your part by joining the conversation at Students in Mind (SiM) 2019. Students in Mind is a mental health conference run by students, for students, aimed at raising mental health awareness and cultivating a mentally healthy, empathetic community through a day of interactive panels, engaging workshops and inspiring guest speakers.

Our goals for SiM 2019 are:

1. To promote and disseminate knowledge regarding mental health throughout the McGill community through panels and workshops;

2. To empower individuals by connecting participants to resources within and beyond the McGill campus;

3. To pioneer the change in stigma-ridden societal views on mental health through a host of events that highlight community engagement and individual empowerment.

Accessibility:

The Concordia University Conference Centre is wheelchair accessible, and there are elevators available for use. The nearest gender neutral washrooms on site are on the main floor near the elevators. To maximize financial accessibility, there is a pay-as-you-can option offered -- please email studentsinmind.finance@gmail.com for more information. We encourage all who attend our events to refrain from using scented products in consideration of those with sensitivities. The conference will be run in English and no whisper translation will be offered. Babysitting services are not available on site.

If you have any questions or suggestions, or if you would like to let us know if there are any ways we can make participating in this event more accessible for you, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at studentsinmind.communications@gmail.com.