Click here to read Issue 6 of the ACB Wellness Newsletter. 

In this issue, Hellen Juma, a dedicated career coach at NorQuest and best-selling author, contributes her insights into how cultural practices help support the mental wellness of ACB communities. Hellen also shares recommendations for how institutions can address systemic barriers by integrating culturally inclusive policies and practices. 

Read Issue 5 of the ACB Wellness Newsletter by visiting https://libguides.norquest.ca/ACB-wellness/current-issue

This issue is focused on the mental health of post-secondary students, including international students. Special contributor Miriam N. Sekandi (PhD) draws from her personal experience as a former international student, and her extensive education to highlight the importance of study-life balance, the challenges Black/first-generation students may face, and how to navigate life away from home. 

Check out the 4th issue of the ACB Wellness newsletter by visiting https://libguides.norquest.ca/ACB-wellness/current-issue

In this newsletter, we focus on how to support one another and create a culture of wellness at work by addressing the stigma attached to mental health issues. Special contributors Michele and Marya highlight the importance of making environments safe to talk about mental health openly. 

Check out Issue 3 of the ACB Wellness Newsletter by clicking here https://libguides.norquest.ca/ACB-wellness/current-issue

In this newsletter, we highlight the complicated intersection between racial trauma, intergenerational trauma, and mental health in the ACB communities. Thanks to Rudo F. Mapanga, Rachel Amani, Trish Ellison-Traverse and Viola Manokore for their contributions to this issue.

The second issue of the ACB Wellness Newsletter is now available! Click here to read it online or download a copy.

Learn from experienced clinician, speaker, and sessional instructor, Noreen Sibanda (MA), who is the contributor for this issue. Signs and symptoms of mental health, as well as when and where to seek mental health support are also covered.

The first issue of the ACB Wellness Newsletter is now available! Click here or on the Current Issue tab to learn about the project. There are many more issues to come, so if you'd like to stay in the loop on the latest news, or receive a notification when a new issue drops, enter your email on the side of this page to subscribe for updates.