Mental Health
Mind Matters: Stress and Life’s Challenges was presented by Jumi Odumosu on April 15, 2026. The session helped youth understand stress, recognize when their minds feel overloaded, and practise simple tools for getting support.
Are You Feeling Stressed?
Stress can come from school, friends, family, and expectations. The workshop compared the mind to a phone: a low battery can feel like tiredness, a frozen phone can feel like being overwhelmed, and full storage can feel like having too much to process at once.
Signs Your Mind May Be Overloaded
- Feeling irritated
- Feeling tired but unable to rest
- Overthinking
- Wanting to be alone
Your Go-To Tools
- Breathe: Slow down and give your mind a moment.
- Name the feeling: Start with “I feel…”
- Talk to someone: Reach out to a trusted adult, friend, counsellor, or support service.
- Reset: Rest, move, step outside, or choose another healthy coping tool.
What Do Counsellors Do?
Counsellors listen, help people understand their feelings, teach coping tools, and offer support without judgment. You do not need to have everything figured out at once.
Need Someone to Talk To?
Kids Help Phone — immediate support, 24/7
Call: 1-800-668-6868
Text: CONNECT to 686868
Visit: kidshelpphone.ca
Free and confidential for youth across Canada.
Session contact: jumi@reposewellnessnl.com