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In this mini-course, you will learn key aspects of mental health, as well as issues related to addiction and suicide. Topics covered include the essential components of mental health; concepts such as addiction, coping mechanisms, acculturation, cultural shock, trauma, and stigma; the impact of mental illness on Canadian society; the prevalence of addiction and suicide in Ontario and Canada; strategies for reducing the risk of suicide; differentiating between healthy and unhealthy self-care strategies; and practicing a self-guided meditation as a self-care strategy.