UOIT instructor appointed Senior Trainer, Mental Health First Aid Canada

Jennifer Laffier, Senior Instructor, Faculty of Education (FEd), was recently appointed Senior Trainer with Mental Health First Aid Canada, a sub-division of the Mental Health Commission of Canada.

Laffier is one of 10 instructors from across Canada to be appointed to the position, and will help train other mental health first-aid instructors.

In addition to this achievement, she also works with other organizations considering implementation of mental health first aid, including school boards, police services and mental health agencies. She will provide support and assistance with the curriculum development for these organizations.

"Congratulations to Jennifer on this important achievement,” said Dr. Janette Hughes, Associate Professor and Assistant Dean, FEd. “Her appointment reflects her commitment to research in the area of mental health, her 20 years of experience in the field and her continued support and work with the Mental Health Commission of Canada."