Book of Awesome author and Shake Hands with the Devil author to speak at university’s forum on community mental health and wellness

Mental health and wellness are a top priority here at the university and across the country. On May 10, we will bring together organizations, policy-makers, and government and industry leaders to develop strategies for healthier communities across Canada.

The Futures Forum on Community Mental Health and Wellness features a full day of events and discussions designed to tackle some of the most important topics in community mental health. Keynote speakers for the day include Neil Pasricha, best-selling author of The Book of Awesome, and Lieutenant-General the Honourable Roméo A. Dallaire (Retired), author of Shake Hands with the Devil: The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda.

Schedule
8 to 9 a.m.	Registration and continental breakfast
9 to 9:30 a.m.	Opening plenary
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.	Forum one: Mental Health of Vulnerable Populations
10:30 to 11 a.m.	Networking break
11 a.m. to noon	Forum two: Occupational Health and Well-Being
noon to 1:30 p.m.	Luncheon keynote speaker: Lt.-Gen. (Retired) Roméo Dallaire
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.	Forum three: Physical Activity and Healthy Communities
2:30 to 3 p.m.	Networking break
3 to 4 p.m.	Forum four: Health Technology and Quantifying Health
4 to 4:30 p.m.	Closing keynote speaker: Mr. Neil Pasricha
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.	Wine and cheese reception