Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual StFX event that aims to raise awareness about mental health, reduce stigma and promote well-being at StFX. This year’s theme, "Strengthening Connections,” focuses on fostering positive social connections as a protective factor for student health.

Monday, January 22 – Wednesday, January 31, 2024
 

Time Event Location Registration/Ticket Details
All Week Stitching Community Together Angus L. Macdonald Library, Lounge Area Drop by and fill out a ballot to win our student-made Blanket of Kindness
All Week Community Puzzle & Sunlamp Program 3rd Floor Bloomfield Lobby Drop by
All Week 12:00 - 1:00 Student Recreational Skating, Walking & Open gym Saputo and Keating Centre Free
All Week Be There Certificate: Learn to support a peer with their mental health betherecertificate.org Free

Monday, January 22

11:00 - 1:30 pm Gender and Sexual Diversity Info Booth 3rd Floor Bloomfield Lobby Drop by
2:00 - 4:00 pm Therapy Dog & Crochet Circle 3rd Floor Bloomfield Lobby Drop by
7:00 - 9:00 pm Self-Care and Compassion Mulroney, 1st Floor Atrium, Lounge Area Drop by

Tuesday, January 23

11:00 am - 1:30 pm International Student Info Booth 3rd Floor Bloomfield Lobby Drop by
2:00 - 4:00 pm Therapy Dog & Studying and Taking Breaks Angus L. Macdonald Library, Lounge Area Drop by
7:00 - 9:00 pm Self-Care and Journal Writing Mulroney, 1st Floor Atrium, Lounge Area Drop by

Wednesday, January 24

All Day Bell Let's Talk Day: Let's create real change! Share the hashtag #BellLetsTalk on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube 5 cents from every message sent will support a Canadian Mental Health Organization
11:00 AM - 1:30 pm Health and Counselling Centre Info Booth 3rd Floor Bloomfield Lobby Drop by
2:00 - 4:00 pm Building a balanced winter routine 3rd Floor Bloomfield Lobby Drop by
7:00 pm Ask a GYNE! Bloomfield Hub, 2nd Floor Bloomfield Drop by
7:00 pm StFX X-Men Hockey vs. Dalhousie Keating Centre First 300 StFX students free then $5 admission
8:00 pm StFX X-Women & X-Men Basketball vs. St. Mary's Saputo Centre First 300 StFX students free then $5 admission

Thursday, January 25

11:00 am - 1:30 pm Visible@X Info Booth 3rd Floor Bloomfield Lobby Drop by
2:00 - 4:00 pm Therapy Dog, Crocheting Circle and Jack.org Angus L. Macdonald Library, Lounge Area Drop by
7:00 - 10:00 pm Student Life and Sleep Bloomfield Hub, 2nd Floor Bloomfield Drop by

Friday, January 26

11:00 am - 1:30 pm Student Life & Food Security with Kevin's Corner 3rd Floor Bloomfield Lobby Drop by
2:00 - 4:00 pm Drumming Circle with Black Student Advisor Council Chambers, 4th Floor Bloomfield Drop by
7:00 - 8:30 pm Yoga & Mindfulness Class Bloomfield Hub, 2nd Floor Bloomfield Free

Saturday, January 27

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Snowshoeing Antigonish Golf Club

FREE - Pre-Register @email
12:00 - 5:30 pm Outdoor skating trip Chedabucto Lifestyle Centre, Guysborough, NS $15 - Pre-Register @email
12:00 - 4:00 pm Visit Queer Newfoundland Hockey League Art Exhibit 2nd Floor Mulroney Hall FREE
7:00 pm StFX X-Women Hockey vs. St. Thomas Keating Centre First 300 StFX students free then $5 admission

Wednesday, January 31

7:00 - 9:00 pm Apuknajit Mi'kmaq Mid-Winter Gathering and Celebration Bloomfield Hub, 2nd Floor Bloomfield All Welcome