Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 8:07 AM
Subject: Luminate Student Mental Health & Wellbeing Conference
You can now register for the Luminate 2022 Student Mental Health & Wellbeing Conference!
Our online student-centric academic conference gives undergraduate students the opportunity to attend engaging live events with faculty and student guest speakers, learn evidence-based skills relevant to student life, learn about research in the
mental health field, and view undergraduate research projects at our Student Research Fair. Our mission is to prioritize mental health awareness and showcase undergraduate research.
The three-day conference will be taking place on Wednesday,
March 23, Thursday, March 24, and Friday,
March 25. Open to all students!
Day 1 Registration Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJErf-urpzIsGNWL3B_OVFeML4Rtsf8p6O7E
Day 3 Registration Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqf-GtpjMiH9Q1C3Sy0ySlKJQlVsUMSDLF
[Registration will remain open until the start of each event.]
Conference Itinerary
Day 1: Wednesday, March 23rd
Registration Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJErf-urpzIsGNWL3B_OVFeML4Rtsf8p6O7E
Keynote Speech - "To Disclose or Not Disclose - Mental Health out of the Closet!"
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM Eastern Time
Presented by Dr. Chyrell D. Bellamy, PhD, MSW, Associate Professor, Yale School of Medicine
Disclosure of mental health and addictions experiences have been taboo in some academic settings and workplaces. Dr. Bellamy will discuss her own experiences, research in this area, how disclosure is used in peer support work, and ways we can promote disclosure
and people disclosing.
Panel Discussion on Self-Care in Academia
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM Eastern Time
Panelists: Dr. Monique Herbert, Jeffrey Esteves, Peyman Moghimi, Ayla Sadeghi
Join us for a discussion with professors, graduate students, and undergraduate student leaders on the topic of maintaining balance and prioritizing self-care as a student and in academia.
Day 2: Thursday, March 24th
Student Research Fair
Time: All Day
View academic posters and audio presentations showcasing undergraduate research projects at our Virtual Student Research Fair. Leave comments or questions on presentations and vote for your favourite project!
The Student Research Fair will be held asynchronously on our website.
Day 3: Friday, March 25th
Registration Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqf-GtpjMiH9Q1C3Sy0ySlKJQlVsUMSDLF
Panel Discussion on Indigenous Perspectives on Mental Health
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 PM Eastern Time
Panelists: Melissa Major & Megis Oskalns
Join us for a discussion on how mental health is viewed and experienced from an Indigenous lens.
Skills Workshop on Living Mindfully as a Student
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM Eastern Time
Presented by the Luminate Team
Join us to learn more about mindfulness, how it is more than just meditation, and how to implement it into your daily life as a student.
You can also register for events on our website:
luminateconference.ca
Follow us on social media to stay up to date with all event details:
Instagram: luminateconference
If you have any questions, email us at:
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[Registration will remain open until the start of each event.]