World Mental Health Day – Launch of mdxMindset Talks
- Monday, 10 October 2022
- 11:30 AM GST
- Oasis Theatre and Visual
World Mental Health Day is observed each year in order to raise awareness about mental health and well-being, lessen stigma, and share information and knowledge.
One of the biggest obstacles for mental health normalisation is the misconceptions that people have about mental illnesses and the misuse of psychological language/terminology in media and popular culture.
This World Mental Health Day on Monday 10th October 2022, MDX Dubai’s Wellness Office invites you to test your knowledge about mental health and learn about the wellness and mental health services available on campus this year.
Your speakers are:
- Dr Lynda Hyland – Wellness Office
- Dr Anita Kashi – Psychology Department
- Ms. Mariam Melad – Psychology Department
Join the event in person in the Oasis Theatre, or take part online via Microsoft Teams by clicking the link here.
Schedule
11:30AM – Introduction
Dr Lynda Hyland, Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Research Coordinator for the Wellness Office
Dr Hyland will speak about the importance of mental health awareness and introduce the services available to students, staff, and our community from different departments on campus:
- Mental Health Counselling
- Inclusivity Support
- Wellness Support Groups
- mdxMindset Talks and Blog
- Free trial of Wellness app and access to low-cost counselling
12:00PM – Test your knowledge: Myths and facts about mental health
Dr Anita Kashi, Head of Psychology and Ms. Mariam Melad, Lecturer in Psychology
Dr Kashi and Ms Melad will hold a quiz on mental health myths and follow up with information that will contribute to your knowledge on mental health.