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Implement mental health awareness and de-stigmatization initiatives. Led by the Mental Health Subcommittee, the college will conduct an overview of mental health and de-stigmatization initiatives implemented on campus in recent years. This report will include the nature, intent and participants of each initiative and will serve to reveal the areas of outstanding need. From this analysis, a plan for the current year will be developed. Campus Health Centre CSD/Campus Health Centre Completed In progress Durham College volunteer student mental health promoters have successfully enhanced awareness campus wide. The Campus Health Centre produces a free e-magazine (MyHealth) that provides awareness, mental health discussion, and educational tools. The link has been posted to Accessibility Page on ICE. Meghan Houghton and Kathy Lazenby prepared Mental Health Planning white paper that will be forwarded to DCLT for approval. Provide mental health P.D. to staff, faculty and senior administrators. The college will aim to develop professional development resources and workshops on topics related to mental health. In order to determine the nature of resources and/or workshops required, a brief survey of staff, faculty and senior administrators will be developed to gain an understanding of areas of greatest interest and need for the various target audiences. Following this appraisal, a corresponding professional development plan will be developed for the 2012-2013 planning year. CSD Campus Health Centre Human Resources In progress Meghan Houghton successfully completed training course to become a Certified Mental Health First Aid Trainer in March 2013. Associate Deans, Academic Advisors, and Student Affairs staff participated in a series of collaborative learning webinars focusing on implementation of post-secondary campus mental health initiatives between October 2012 and April 2013. Provide mental health services for the Whitby campus and Pickering Learning Site. CHC In progress Mental health Nurse shall be located at the Whitby campus throughout the academic year. This position will also support students at the Pickering Learning Site.
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