Students and employees at Algonquin College took half within the dialog on Bell Let’s Talk Day.

The school hosted an in-person and digital occasion within the auditorium, introduced by The Royal and DIFD (Do it For Daron) to study the best ways to look after your mental health and that of others.

“An event like this is a real reminder that the college thinks it’s important, the Royal knows it’s important, and so does Do it for Daron; that’s why these agencies are supporting this event,” mentioned Dr. Gail Beck, Royal Ottawa interim chief of employees and Psychiatrist-in-Chief.

“As a child psychiatrist, who sees mostly youth, I’m aware that this is a group of people who have suffered a lot through the pandemic and for them to bring back an in-person event that talks about mental health at this point of time is really important,” she mentioned.

Speakers on stage lined three matters: anxiousness and melancholy in school, substance use well being, and suicide warning indicators.

“Everyone has experienced something with mental health, so to learn more about it, and to be able to kind of connect with people on campus, it’s an important issue for everyone to be aware of,” mentioned Katelyn Rainer, a second 12 months Algonquin College pupil who attended the occasion.

“As someone who suffers from mental health and stuff like that, with either anxiety or depression, knowing that there are services, knowing that there are other people around here to help is something that is comforting,” mentioned pupil Sam Michaud.

Tara White is one other pupil who attended, who mentioned she didn’t have issues like this rising up in a small city.

“It’s nice to know that there’s more awareness around it, and we’re able to have these talks and conversations.”

CTV Morning Live’s Stefan Keyes hosted the occasion.

“I certainly hope that what they have received from this panel discussion is knowledge, coping mechanisms, resources, and the understanding that a lot of people are going through this,” he mentioned. “Bell Let’s Talk is all about having these conversations.”

The panel dialogue was a part of actions throughout Algonquin College’s Mental Health Awareness week, which runs from Jan. 23 to 27.