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Mental Health Awareness Week 2012

U of A Campus Katz Group Centre for Pharmacy and Health Research, room 1080 (Mon-Wed, Fri), 2nd floor (Thurs) Corner of 87th Avenue and 114th Street Edmonton, AB Monday, March 26, 2012, 12 – 1pm The University of Alberta Chapter of Medical Students for Mental Health Awareness (MSMHA) is proud to announce the 7th annual Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW), taking place between March 26 and March 30, 2012. All students, faculty, staff, and members of the community are invited to attend and increase their knowledge of mental health. Our ultimate goal is to increase awareness of mental health issues and to work towards the elimination of erroneous and harmful stereotypes about those with mental illness. We will be awarding door prizes during our Friday session.The more events you attend throughout the week, the more ballots you receive for the draw on Friday! Events: 1) Mental Illness Seminar Series; 12-1pm in Katz Group Centre for Pharmacy and Health Research, room 1080 Monday, March 26th, 2012 – Crisis Response Talk Tuesday, March 27th, 2012 – Schizophrenia Society of Alberta Wednesday, March 28th, 2012 – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Friday, March 30th, 2012 – Bipolar Affective Disorder 2) Booth Fair, highlighting community mental health resources; Thursday, March 29th, 2012; 10am-1pm in Katz Group Centre for Pharmacy and Health Research, 2nd floor atrium Last year, Mental Health Awareness Week was a huge success with over 600 people attending the booth fair. Let's show our support and reach 1000 people this year! City / Town : Edmonton Event Venue : University of Alberta Neighbourhood : Garneau, Windsor Park Short Description : Seminars and booth fair to increase mental health awareness within the community. Event Category : Education Cost : None More info :  www.facebook.com/#!/events/363759910301581. Event Details. Location: 87th Avenue and 114th Street