Frazer Faculty of Education, Ontario Tech University
Mental Health in the Digital Age Lab
Researching digital wellness and holistic well-being across the lifespan to promote flourishing in the digital age.
Workshops, Webinars & Trainings
We offer various workshops, webinars, and trainings throughout the year for schools, workplaces, and community members. Reach out to our Lab team if you are interested and keep an eye on our Events calendar for our monthly offerings!
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification
MHFA trainings, certified through the Mental Health Commission of Canada, are offered each semester to community members at an affordable rate.
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Addressing Bullying in the Digital Age
These school and community workshops discuss risk factors for cyberbullying and strategies to manage within the school, home and community setting.
Supporting Post-Secondary Student Mental Health
Various psycho-education sessions for students are held each semester through the Lab. These include art therapy, CBT therapy, eco-therapy and play therapy. Students learn strategies to use throughout their university life and beyond.
Digital Wellness for Youth: School-Based Workshops
This school-based program explores mental health in the digital age and strategies for digital wellness. These workshops consider youth developmental goals and positive psychology principles
Mental Health in the Workplace
In these workshops for employers, accommodations and strategies that help employees dealing with mental health concerns are reviewed for Human Resources, Managers and Directors. Effective back to work plans are discussed, along with mental health supports.
Art and Play for Older Adults
These workshops are offered to senior centres as part of a mental health initiative from the Lab. The workshops include technology-based tools such as robotics, lego, gaming, and digital photography and art classes.