Youth Summit on Mental Health Wellness
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston participated in the Youth Summit on Mental Health Wellness at St. Michael’s High School in Low, Quebec, during which Her Excellency will deliver remarks.
Tue, 05/02/2017 - 12:00 Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall GG05-2017-0143-009
In her remarks Her Excellency spoke about the importance of mental health services for youth in the community.
Tue, 05/02/2017 - 12:00 Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall GG05-2017-0143-011
St. Michael’s High School partnered with local organizations Be and Become and Grace Connexions, to educate and support youth in mental health and anti-stigma issues during this one-day summit.
Tue, 05/02/2017 - 12:00 Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall GG05-2017-0143-014
Their Excellencies took the time to meet with students and teachers from the school.
Tue, 05/02/2017 - 12:00 Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall GG05-2017-0143-017
Afterwards, Their Excellencies participated in workshops given by a variety of speakers.
Tue, 05/02/2017 - 12:00 Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall GG05-2017-0143-023
In this workshop, the speakers shared his experience with post-traumatic stress disorder after serving in Afghanistan.
Tue, 05/02/2017 - 12:00 Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall GG05-2017-0143-024
In this workshop students learned about the different mental health services available in the community.
Tue, 05/02/2017 - 12:00 Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall GG05-2017-0143-027