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Mental health events to increase awareness by John Bkila Oakville Beaver Staff 5 | Wednesday, May 8, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com It's time to focus on mental health. As Oakville joins in marking Mental Health Week (May 6-12), with a focus on youth mental health, there's no lack of events and activities aimed to increase awareness. An ongoing art exhibit at the Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre is supporting local mental health programs at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH). The exhibit, Mindful Art, runs until June 6. It features the photography and pottery of artist Susan Brown. The art can be seen in the corridor galleries of the centre, available during the centre's normal operating hours. Tomorrow (Thursday), the artist is holding a day-long event with art, music, conversation and information on mental health resources from noon- 8 p.m. Live music will be provided by pianist Joan Andrews and singer/songwriters Philomene Hoffman and Darla McNevin. Half the proceeds from the art sales will be donated to the hospital's Navigator Program, which provides early intervention to those under age 18 who are struggling with mental health illnesses. The cultural centre is located at 2302 Bridge Rd. For more information, visit www. mindfulart.ca. A Teen Mental Health Q&A was held Tuesday at the OE Conference Centre. The open forum for Halton parents and caregivers of teens from Grade 7-12 featured guest-speaker Dr. Stanley Kutcher, Sun Life Financial chair in Adolescent Mental Health and director of the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre in Mental Health at Dalhousie University. Sarah Cannon, executive director of Parents for Children's Mental Health was also present to discuss the launch of www. ementalhealth.ca and the Child & Youth Mental Health and Addictions: A Guide for Families. For more information on teen mental health, visit www.teenmentalhealth.org. · · · day Inn, 2525 Wyecroft Rd. The cost to attend is $20, which includes light refreshments. There will be presentations by Jan Wong, author of Out of the Blue: A Memoir of Workplace Depression, Recovery, Redemption and Yes, Happiness, and Mary Ann Baynton, author, speaker and consultant on workplace health. Register by calling 905-693-4270 or emailing jdietrich@cmhahrb.ca. · National Initiative for Eating Disorders (NIED) is hosting a symposium on eating disorders on Wednesday, May 29 at Glen Abbey United Church, 1469 Nottinghill Gate Refreshments start at 7 p.m., followed by the event at 7:30 p.m. The topic will be Beyond the Vision, using meditation as the foundation of the workshop and guiding participants on a personal journey. The special guest speaker is Laurel Crossley, life coach. It is a free event and no registration is needed. The following events will be taking place for local professionals and community members this week and beyond: · Teen Mental Health Workshop for Halton school, health and community professionals will be held today (Wednesday) from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the OE Conference Centre, 2245 Speers Rd. The one-day session will feature speaker Dr. Stanley Kutcher and information to help better understand mental health issues among teens, as well as strategies to support teens living with mental health issues within the school environment. Contact: sueb@rockonline.ca · Adolescent Mental Health discussion for family physicians and pedatricians is taking place tonight (Wednesday) from 7-10 p.m. at the Oakville Conference Centre, 2515 Wyecroft Rd. The evening's objectives is to enhance family physicians' knowledge of and skill at identifying, diagnosing and treating childhood and adolescent ADHD, anxiety disorders and depression It will feature guest-speaker Dr. Stanley Kutcher, Sun Life Financial chair in Adolescent Mental Health and director of the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre in Mental Health at Dalhousie University. Contact: mentalhealth@haltonhealthcare.com or www.teenmentalhealth.org. · Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Halton and Stride is hosting Working Well, a discussion on mental health and illness in the workplace tomorrow (Thursday) from 7-9 p.m. at the Holi- MASSIVE SIDEWALK SALE! ALL DRESSES OUTSIDE! NOW $ 49.99 Watch Us Fashions 1131 Nottinghill Gate (Glen Abbey) Regular $179.99 - $249.99 (Store Manager) Kim Karen (Owner) OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 905-827-2271 SPRING TUNE UP SPECIAL NOW $179 SAVE $100! OAKVILLE HONDA SERVICE 500 Iroquois Shore Rd. Oakville 905.844.9831 · www.oakvillehonda.com REGULAR PRICE $279 Oil Change Test Air-conditioning for Maximum Performance 4 Wheel Alignment Inspection Tire Rotation 55 Point Multi-Point Inspection PLUS Hand Wash with tire shine and Vacuum ($19.95 value) Please bring in this coupon to redeem. Offer ends May 31st, 2013. INCLUDES: