Rural Mental Health Conference

Who's pumped for keynote speaker Séan McCann?! When he was 16 years old, Séan was sexually assaulted by a priest. He spent the next 35 years drinking heavily to numb the pain and avoid facing his truth. Twenty of those years were spent touring with the iconic Canadian party band Great Big Sea but over time he learned that no amount of fame or success could fix what was broken inside. Today, Séan travels the country sharing his story of Addiction, Recovery, Music and Love.

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Session Spotlight: "When we're in trouble, we call 911; Who does 911 call?" This session will be presented by Jeff Sych, a registered psychologist who has dedicated his private practice to the wellbeing and recovery of first responders.

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#TBT to some recommended readings from #RMHConf2018. Has anyone read these books? What did you think?!

What did people think about #RMHConf2018? One attendee said their favourite thing was: "The focus on the unique and challenging aspects of rural communities and the opportunity to share ideas, connect and collaborate with representatives from the entire community" We hope to do the same thing this year! #ThanksfortheLove

A must watch for people living in rural areas! "These are the people that feed us. Are we taking them for granted?!" Our conference agenda features two separate sessions focused on mental health in the agricultural industry because we think it's so important.

Looking for more info about #RMHConf2020? You should check out our website where you can see the agenda, speaker bios, news, facility info and more. Click it https://www.rmhconference.ca/

What do you know about #ADHD? One of our sessions, presented by registered psychologist Melanie Reed-Zukowski, will focus on answering your questions about ADHD, including: - Is ADHD a mental illness or is it a learning disability? - What is the incidence of ADHD in young people? - What are the types of ADHD? ... - Is ADHD genetic (inherited)? - Is there a difference between ADHD in girls and boys, women and men? - Can people outgrow ADHD? - What impact does ADHD have on family/social/work life and on health/longevity? - What makes ADHD symptoms worse? - What reduces symptoms/helps people with ADHD perform better? - What happens if you don’t treat ADHD? As a child/teen/adult? And of course, bring your own questions to get clarity!

Tickets to Séan McCann are now available at Newfie Mini Mart and City of Brooks. Tickets are $30 for the April 29th show.

Throwback to the #RMHConf2018! Here are some shots from the event. Can't want for #RMHConf2020!

Surprise! The first 20 registrants for our conference will be getting a FREE GIFT!

#DYK According to a 2019 study in the University of Toronto Medical Journal, the lack of mental health services in rural Canada can only be partially explained by the lack of psychiatrists and mental health professionals working in these areas. Additional access barriers arise from socio-cultural nuances within individual rural communities, including an increased value placed on self-reliance and stigmatization of seeking mental health support. The takeaway? It might not be the health care system - the stigma of mental health in our culture is making it less likely that we will reach out for help even if help is available. We need to fight to break down these stigmas and barriers!

Registration is OPEN! Jump on the early bird rate before March 1st to save on registration. Register here: https://events.eply.com/RuralMentalHealthConferenceRegistra

Whoo-Hoo! Thanks to the Brooks & District Drug Task Force for their sponsorship!

Registration opens in TEN DAYS!

Mental Health and Agriculture? Our "Kitchen Table Conversation" will bring together ranchers and farmers to talk about mental stress in agriculture, specifically when a disastrous event like the 2016 TB outbreak takes place. This keynote address looks at how the tragedy unfolded, how the community came together to deal with the situation and how today people are rebuilding their lives. Support local producers Brad Osadczuk and Jeff Lewandoski as they share their stories.

Get to know one of our keynotes! Meet University of Lethbridge Chancellor Charles Weaselhead. Chancellor Weaselhead is a residential school survivor, former chief of the Blood Nation and Grand Chief of the Treaty #7 Blackfoot Confederacy in whose territory the university is situated. Given the population of Indigenous youth is growing fast, Chancellor Weaselhead will share his thoughts and insights into the work that has been done and offer guidance into helping move Indigenous mental health forward.

Hello Conference Planning Committee! #TheSquad #MeetingoftheMinds

The Agenda is SET and we're pumped to share it! Check it out at: https://d163f3fb-9f10-467f-9958-592a4168fb46.filesusr.com/ Registration opens February 1st!