2023 Wellness Education
May 27, 2023
26 people (20 Sacred Heartists with 2 spouses, and 4 friends) attended the seminar customized for the Alumni by Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association in Scarborough, Toronto.
Front row (sitting) from Left to Right:
Helena Barradas, Erminia Choy, Karen Ip, Anita Ho, Eleanor Wong, Rosa Chan, Catherine Ho, Grace Chan, Valeria Wong, Ophelia Chan (Facilitator)
Second row (standing), from Left to Right:
Eric Wong (Spouse), Margaret Chan, Patricia Thompson, Betty Au (Friend), Elaine Chan, Beverly Ng (Friend), Anna Tsang, Diana Tam,
Elizabeth Kwan, Maisie Chan, Mimi Fok, Lina Leung, Eleanor Lau Wong, Pansy Tan, Caroline Kwok (Friend)
Helena Barradas, Erminia Choy, Karen Ip, Anita Ho, Eleanor Wong, Rosa Chan, Catherine Ho, Grace Chan, Valeria Wong, Ophelia Chan (Facilitator)
Second row (standing), from Left to Right:
Eric Wong (Spouse), Margaret Chan, Patricia Thompson, Betty Au (Friend), Elaine Chan, Beverly Ng (Friend), Anna Tsang, Diana Tam,
Elizabeth Kwan, Maisie Chan, Mimi Fok, Lina Leung, Eleanor Lau Wong, Pansy Tan, Caroline Kwok (Friend)
The 3 hours program covered two topics:
Topic 1:
"Walk with you - on the road to accompany those with depressive conditions" delivered through sharing and interactive work groups. We focused on:
Side note: "Mental Health Awareness Month" takes place across Canada in May every year. During this month, Canadians learn about mental illnesses and how they affect people's lives in different ways. Our seminar was timely.
Topic 1:
"Walk with you - on the road to accompany those with depressive conditions" delivered through sharing and interactive work groups. We focused on:
- what is depression - types & treatments;
- what are the common symptoms;
- how to support our relatives & friends who have depression; and
- how to maintain good mental health ourselves.
Side note: "Mental Health Awareness Month" takes place across Canada in May every year. During this month, Canadians learn about mental illnesses and how they affect people's lives in different ways. Our seminar was timely.
Topic 2:
"Social Prescribing" - a means which enables healthcare professionals to refer patients to local, non-clinical services such as community and social services.
"Social Prescribing" - a means which enables healthcare professionals to refer patients to local, non-clinical services such as community and social services.
