Youth Mental Health

DATE:

13/11/2024

Event Report: Youth Mental Health Workshop

Date and Time: November 13, 2024
Location: Family and Counseling Services Ottawa (FCS), 310 Olmstead Street
Facilitator: Reginald Alexis, Psychotherapist
Target Audience: Community Youth

Introduction

The event, held at CFS Ottawa, aimed to raise awareness among young people about mental health issues and provide them with practical tools to better manage stress and anxiety. This workshop, led by Reginald Alexis, provided a forum for discussion and exchange on the psychological challenges faced by young people in their daily lives.

Event schedule

The event was structured into several key moments:

1. Introduction and welcome

Presentation of the workshop's theme and objectives.
Brief introduction by Reginald Alexis on the importance of mental health among young people.

2. Interactive presentation

Identification of the main stressors among young people.
Strategies and techniques for managing anxiety and building mental resilience.
Participants' testimonials and sharing of experiences.

3. Practical activities and discussion

Relaxation and mindfulness exercises.
Open discussion on accessing psychological support and resources available in the community.

4. Break and snacks

Snacks were served to participants, providing a friendly opportunity to share and strengthen bonds.

Conclusion and recommendations

This workshop raised awareness among young people about mental health issues and provided them with practical tools to better manage their psychological well-being. It also fostered open and compassionate dialogue on often taboo topics. It would be beneficial to organize other similar sessions to explore certain topics in greater depth and continue to support young people in their mental health journey.