Delta Ottawa City Centre Hotel April 23-24
Conference Program
www.cecmh.ca
OUR INVITATION
Delta Ottawa City Centre Hotel April 23-24
Knowledge is best shared and
this is what this conference is
about, sharing the innovation, best
practices and tools from across
the country so that educators can
apply what they have learned for
the beneﬁts of all students. This
exchange undoubtedly contributes
to a smart and caring nation.
— Her Excellency, Mrs. Sharon Johnston
The Mood Disorders Society of Canada is pleased to invite you to
participate in the 1st annual CANADIAN EDUCATORS CONFERENCE
ON MENTAL HEALTH. This inaugural conference is being held at the
beautiful Delta Ottawa City Centre Hotel in the heart of Ottawa on
Thursday, April 23rd and Friday, April 24th, 2015.
We are bringing together 200+ educators and school board leaders
to discuss mental health issues, learn about the latest research and
best practices, and distribute tools, techniques and action plans to
implement in their daily work with students!
We look forward to you joining us in Ottawa for this leading-edge
conference!
Planning Committee | Phil Upshall – Mood Disorders Society of Canada
Bill Gartland – Director of Education
Dave Gallson – Mood Disorders Society of Canada
The teachers in our country are
among the most valuable assets
we have, they are the people
who will contribute to change for
generations to come. When it comes
to change, we need to continue to
make progress in terms of how we
as a society view mental illness,
the stigma is omnipresent, remains
deeply entrenched and prevents
people from getting the help they
deserve. The Educators Conference
is an excellent opportunity for
teachers to come together and
acquire the tools they will need to
create this change with the youth
of today and the leaders of
tomorrow.
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
• Network with educators and school staff from across Canada
• This program is tailored for front-line staff, educators, school
administration, guidance counsellors, directors of education
and superintendents
• Explore the important work of those who provide services to
our students
• Today’s students are tomorrow’s work force - receive the latest
mental health tools and resources to remain healthy!
• Build relationships in a NEW and unique forum
— Patrick J. Cashman
Lundbeck Canada Inc.
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CONFERENCE AGENDA
Thursday, April 23
7:30 am – 8:15 am
BREAKFAST and REGISTRATION
8:15 am – 9:00 am
OPENING CEREMONIES Phil Upshall | Welcome and Introductions
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Welcome Remarks by:
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Her Excellency Mrs. Sharon Johnston
Patrick Cashman – President & General Manager, Lundbeck Canada
Louise Bradley – President and CEO, Mental Health Commission of Canada
Bill Gartland – Director of Education
OPENING PLENARY
STIGMA
Mary Deacon – Chair, Bell Mental Health Initiative
Dr. Heather Stuart PhD, MA – Department of Community Health & Epidemiology,
Queens University
10:00 am – 10:30 am
NUTRITION BREAK
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Subject Area #1
Student Voice:
Expert Voice:
MENTAL HEALTH LITERACY
– a personal experience
Dr. Stan Kutcher – Dalhousie University, Sun Life Financial Chair in Adolescent Mental Health
11:40 am – 12:40 pm
Literacy Workshops:
1. Building Resiliency and Positive Mental Health
Michelle Neville, Dr. Donaleen Hawes – Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario
2. Seamless Integration of School Based Mental Health Literacy from Junior High to
Post- Secondary Schooling: Evidence and Hands On Experience
Dr. Stan Kutcher, Yifeng Wei – Dalhousie University
3. Mental Health First Aid for Educators
Meaghon Reid – Mental Health Commission of Canada
12:40 pm – 1:30 pm
LUNCH in EXHIBITS
1:30 pm – 2:20 pm
Subject Area #2
Student Voice:
Expert Voice :
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Depression Workshops 1. A System Wide Approach to Reducing Stigma and Promoting Inclusivity:
One Board’s Story
Erin Kelly, Charysse Pawley, Dr. Sharon Pyke – Greater Essex County District School Board
DEPRESSION
– a personal experience
Dr. Amy Cheung – Sunnybrook Hospital
2. Implementing Psychological Health & Safety Standard in Ontario Schools
Sloane Gagnon – Public Services Health & Safety Association
3. Defeat Depression National Campaign and Elephant in the Room Anti-Stigma
Campaign
Pamela Blackmore – Defeat Depression Campaign Manager
3:40 pm – 4:30 pm
PRESENTATION
CROSS CANADA CHECK–UP!
Session Chairs:
Bill Gartland – Director of Education | Dave Gallson – Mood Disorders Society of Canada
There are a variety of outstanding mental health initiatives that are happening across
Canada. This session will provide participants an opportunity to hear about and share
innovative approaches and resources on mental health for youth.
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
RECEPTION in EXHIBITS
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CONFERENCE AGENDA
Friday, April 24
7:30 am – 8:30 am
BREAKFAST and REGISTRATION
8:30 am – 8:40 am
WELCOME
Dave Gallson – Mood Disorders Society of Canada
8:40 am – 9:30 am
Subject Area #3
ANXIETY
Student Voice:
– a personal experience
Expert Voice:
Dr. Tracey Trudeau – Engagement & Patient Experience, Alberta Health Services
Anxiety Workshops
1. Supporting Students With Anxiety-Related Symptoms in Kindergarten Through
Grade 12
Jane Hill, Maria Winters – St. Gabriel High School
Diana Valentini, Natalie Marin – St. Paul High School
9:40 am – 10:30 am
2. Mental Health App for Students and Parents
Tom Jordan, Brent MacDonald – Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario
3. Let’s Talk: Finding Reliable Mental Health Information and Resources
Mathew Johnson, Carolyn Mak – MediaSmarts, provided by Bell Let’s Talk
10:30 am – 11:00 am
NUTRITION BREAK
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Subject Area #4
SUICIDE
Student Voice :
– a personal experience
Expert Voice:
TBA
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
LUNCH in EXHIBITS
Suicide Workshops
1. Protocols
Dr. Jennifer Davidson-Harden, Christine Herron – Limestone District School Board
2. The Story of BeSafe – A Crisis Navigation Tool
Andrea Kirkham, Taylor Holder – Curriculum Writer, mindyourmind
3. How to Change the Story on Suicide
Jessica Grass – Iris the Dragon Charity
2:10 pm – 3:00 pm
OPEN MIC
WHAT DID YOU HEAR?
• As an educator, what kind of challenges have you experienced in your schools?
• What are your challenges going forward?
• What did you learn?
• Has this helped?
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
CLOSING REMARKS
Bill Gartland – Director of Education
Phil Upshall – Mood Disorders Society of Canada
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SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT
Thank you to our 2015 conference sponsors
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TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS
Conference and Hotel
DELTA OTTAWA CITY CENTRE
101 Lyon Street North, Ottawa, ON K1R 5T9
Phone:
613-237-3600
Fax:
613-237-2351
Toll free: 1-888-890-3222
Email:
[email protected]
www.deltahotels.com/Hotels/Delta-Ottawa-City-Centre
Specify the group code 0415MDSC or
Canadian Educators on Mental Health Conference when reserving negotiated rates.
Room Rates
Standard MODE room
Deluxe MODE room
Club MODE room
Travel Information
$179 + taxes
$199 + taxes
$229 + taxes
By using the following booking codes, you have the opportunity to save on regular
ticket fares (does not include discount promotional fares or seat sales).
Fare Discount Codes MUST be provided at the time of booking.
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1-888-493-7853
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the discount fare TRAVEL MUST BE BOOKED ONLINE with this code. Restrictions may
apply, refer to Terms and Conditions on the Air Canada website.
www.aircanada.com
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With 70% of mental health problems having their onset during childhood
or adolescence, the Canadian Educators Conference on Mental Health is
focused on the latest resources, programs and tools to help educators
improve the support available in their communities. Every participant
will bring home with them insight into new programs and resources, so I
encourage all educators to attend the conference and take advantage of
this valuable opportunity.
— Mary Deacon, Chair, Bell Mental Health Initiative
QUESTIONS
Please contact:
Susan Mason
Innovative Conferences & Communications
P.O. Box 319, 59 Millmanor Place
Delaware, ON N0L 1E0
Email: [email protected]
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Educators are uniquely placed to
make a diﬀerence by educating
yourselves on the tools and
resources available to promote
mental wellness. It’s my hope this
conference will not only change
the way you think about mental
problems and illnesses – but also
inspire you to help us accelerate the
change in Canada’s mental health
landscape.
— Louise Bradley, President and CEO of the
Mental Health Commission of Canada
This conference is about getting
leaders in education from across
Canada into one room to talk about
mental health and ensuring that we
are all leaving with resources that
will have an instant impact on the
lives of the students we serve.
— Bill Gartland, Director of Education
Every day, teachers experience
the impact of anxiety, depression,
self-harm and other mental illness
in the lives and learning of children
and youth. Teachers want to be
part of the important national
conversation about child and youth
mental health. As a society, we must
work together to raise awareness,
provide timely supports, and reduce
and ultimately eliminate harmful
stigma. This conference provides an
opportunity for sharing ideas aimed
at assisting teachers and students
in the classroom.
— Dianne Woloschuk
Canadian Teachers’ Federation President
Registration Fees Include:
• breakfasts, lunches and nutrition breaks – as noted in agenda
• a delegate bag
• all printed materials
Registration Fees:
• Early registration
• Regular registration
• Daily Rate
| $ 295.00 – on/before April 1, 2015
| $ 395.00 – on/after April 2, 2015
| $ 225.00 – per day
Special Notes:
• delegate name and provided address will be shared with organizers and exhibitors
• business casual dress is required
• our conference is fragrance free
• unless previously sold out, the cut-off date for receiving registrations is APRIL 15, 2015.
• due to the lead time required to order printed delegate bags, delegates who register
after MARCH 20, 2015 will not be guaranteed an official Conference 2015 delegate bag.
In this situation, a plain bag will be made available.
Cancellation / Substitution Policy:
• cancellations will be refunded less 20% administration fee with notice of cancellation
being received at Innovative Conferences and Communications, no later than
MARCH 20, 2015. No refunds will be issued after this date.
• substitutions may be made but notice must be received at Innovative Conferences
and Communications, no later than APRIL 3, 2015.
• Canadian Educators Conference on Mental Health 2015 reserves the right to make
appropriate program changes as deemed necessary and/or cancel events due to
circumstances beyond its control. In the event of cancellation of the conference, only
registration fees will be refunded.
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registration online for the Canadian Educators Conference on Mental Health 2015. If you
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of registration within 3 weeks, please contact – [email protected]
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REGISTRATION FORM
Please print and complete this form and send it to Canadian Educators Conference on Mental Health using one of the
following options:
Email: [email protected]
Fax:
Mail: CECMH 2015
c/o Innovative Conferences & Communications
PO Box 319, 59 Millmanor Place, Delaware, ON, N0L 1E0
519-652-5015
Register & Pay Online at: www.cecmh.ca
REGISTRATION CLOSES – April 15, 2015
REGISTRATION will NOT be processed until both REGISTRATION FORM and FULL PAYMENT are received at Innovative Conferences & Communications offices.
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CONFERENCE RATES
THURSDAY
APRIL 23
FRIDAY
APRIL 24
Mental Health
Literacy
Anxiety
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WORKSHOP #1
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WORKSHOP #1
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WORKSHOP #2
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WORKSHOP #2
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WORKSHOP #3
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WORKSHOP #3
Depression
Suicide
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WORKSHOP #1
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WORKSHOP #1
EARLY - faxed, postmarked or received on-line on or before April 1, 2015
REGULAR - faxed, postmarked or received on-line on or after April 2, 2015
EARLY RATE
REGULAR RATE
FULL CONFERENCE:
THURSDAY April 23
and
FRIDAY April 24
$ 295.00
$ 395.00
DAILY RATES:
THURSDAY April 23
$ 225.00
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WORKSHOP #2
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WORKSHOP #2
FRIDAY April 24
$ 225.00
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WORKSHOP #3
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WORKSHOP #3
SUMMARY OF
PAYMENT SUBMITTED
FULL CONFERENCE
Registration Fee:
$ __________
includes Thursday and
Friday Program
DAILY CONFERENCE
Registration Fee:
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Thursday, April 23
$ __________
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Friday, April 24
$ __________
TOTAL AMOUNT
SUBMITTED
Canadian Funds
$ __________
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CECMH 15 - ___________
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Cheque - Please note the cheque is payable to the Mood Disorders Society of Canada (re: CECMH 2015 Conference)
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