Mental Health and Wellness

JIBC is dedicated to promoting positive mental health and wellness of students, faculty, and staff. It is important to recognize that mental health and wellness are everyone’s responsibility.

Public Health Agency of Canada (n.d., para 1) describes mental health as:

the capacity of each and all of us to feel, think, act in ways that enhance our ability to enjoy life and deal with the challenges we face. It is a positive sense of emotional and spiritual well-being that respects the importance of culture, equity, social justice, interconnections, and personal dignity.

It is essential to take care of our mental health so that we are prepared to face daily challenges, learn and experience personal growth, and enjoy our lives. Mental health affects all of us. Therefore, it is vital to discuss mental health and wellness and dissolve the stigma.

Positive mental health and well-being is integral to student success, career fulfillment, and enjoyment of life. It is vital that students learn to cultivate a healthy mindset and habits that promote positive mental health and well-being while studying so that they can be empowered to take care of themselves and be prepared for their future careers. 

Since the nature of the first responder’s job is fast-paced and exposure to high-stress situations is routine, it is crucial that students learn to develop resilience to stress and establish a personalized self-care routine so they are ready to manage student life and prepare for their future careers with confidence. JIBC is dedicated to supporting students in establishing healthy mindsets and habits that empower them to be proactive about their mental health and wellness.

We can all use some support sometimes. Being able to take care of one’s own mental health and wellbeing is important and begins with each of us. You are encouraged to empower yourself and explore the supports that are available to you.