Visual Transcript: Mental Wellbeing in the Classroom Video opens on campus shot of students walking. On screen: Robin Milhausen, Professor, Social and Applied Human Sciences ÒI've learned that one of the most important things for well-being is being connected, having a social network. I kind of like to be the ambassador to campus. Like, this is what a class can be like. These are the discussions we can have. One of the things I like best about Guelph is actually how multi-layered the support is for studentsÓ On screen: Shot of student from behind walking up pathway, TA and student talking and looking at a laptop.Ó Robin VO: Òfrom their first walk on campus to their instructors and their TAs.Ó Robin on screen: I can't imagine teaching where I wasn't considering the mental health of the students in the classroom. On screen: Lecture hall shot, close up of student faces, professor lecturing to a large hall of students. Robin VO: I also let students know that we're thinking of them and we're aware of the struggles or challenges they might be facing. And then, that may open up a door to communication as well. On screen: Errin Campbell, CBS Academic Assistant ÒSupporting student mental health is very important to me. I do let them know that academics are important, but so is their well-being. And then if they do feel like their mental health is impactingÉÓ On screen: Student in residence, sitting down at desk to do work, group of students in the Bull Ring having coffee. Errin VO: their academics, what resources are available to them that are more professional. I think something small would be just having cozy spaces in various buildings that students can access to kind of have a moment away from the hustle and bustle. On screen: Student in the atrium working Isabella De la Torre, Vice President Academic CBS Student Council: ÒExam period can be a very stressful time, but on our council, we also want to make sure that you also emphasize the importance of taking care of yourself while taking care of your academics. I think it's like a little more intimidating toÉ On screen: Students talking in cafeteria, students talking in library, students walking on campus, student in library book stacks, students walking through Branion plazaÓ Isabella VO: Òtalk to professional resources, so we're just there to assure them as students, "This is something that all students could really benefit from," and to let them know that we're there for any questions or there to like get them to the right people. Everyone has a different journey, and you can get to wherever you want at different times, as long as you're willing to take the chance toÓ Isabella on screen: ÒÉjust focus on yourself and focus on your well-being, so that you can really focus on where your heart and your purpose lies before you just go and do anything.Ó