Sparks Program: Creating meaningful conversations about mental health and wellness
The MNO Mental Wellness Health Promotion team is introducing Sparks, a new short-form video series exploring mental health and wellness topics, with guided moments of calm to support reflection and wellbeing.
The MNO is committed to supporting the health and wellness of Métis citizens and families. Through Sparks, the MNO will share accessible information, practical tools, and supportive conversations to help citizens learn, reflect, and care for their mental wellbeing.
New Sparks episodes will be released monthly.
If you or a loved one are experiencing an urgent mental health matter, please reach out to the following resources:
9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline: If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Hope for Wellness Helpline at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat at https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/
Sparks Episodes
Episode 2: Autumn Anxiety
In today’s episode, we’re talking about anxiety around the change of seasons. Summer leaves us with so many happy memories and warm, blissful days that it can be hard to change gears into the fall season. Alaina and Liv discuss common experiences during this time, such as anticipatory anxiety and nervousness. Tune in for a casual chat about how you can lean into autumn with a bit more assurance and optimism.
Sparks Episodes
Episode 1: Being There for Others
Following Suicide Prevention Day, the first episode of Sparks focuses on how to support someone you care about when they are struggling with their mental health.
The episode features Lauren Fox, Manager of Digital Programs at Jack.org, who joins the MNO Mental Wellness Health Promotion team for a conversation about how to “be there” for someone in a safe, supportive, and meaningful way.
Jack.org is a national non-profit organization that works with young people to advance mental health advocacy in their communities. Its free Be There certificate teaches practical ways to support someone through a mental health challenge.