On Bell Let’s Talk Day, the entire nation spoke up. Your actions resulted in Bell committing more money to mental health and helped Canada become one step closer towards being a country that’s stigma-free.
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Stigma can often prevent those struggling with a mental illness from seeking the help they need. Developed in partnership with Dr. Heather Stuart, the Bell Canada Mental Health and Anti-stigma Research Chair at Queen's University, here are 5 simple ways to help end the stigma and initiate a conversation.
The words you use can make all the difference. Words can help, but they can also hurt. What would you choose?
When it comes to mental illness, education is key. Having the right tools, knowing the right words to use and understanding how to correctly speak with someone experiencing a mental illness can make all the difference. View the Bell Let’s Talk Toolkit
Simple kindness can make a world of a difference. Whether it be a smile, being a good listener or an invitation for a chat over coffee, these simple acts of kindness can help open up the conversation and let someone know you’re there for them.
Expressions like “You’ll get over it” and “Just relax” can hurt more than help. Instead, offer your support and say “I’m sorry you aren’t feeling well” or better yet, ask what you can do to help.
Mental illness is a very common form of human pain and suffering. Being a good listener and asking how you can help or simply just being there for people you care about can be the first step to recovery.
Here are a few examples of what to ask:
Two out of three people suffer in silence, fearing judgement and rejection. Being open to a conversation is the first step towards eliminating the stigma.
Know the facts, be kind, be a good listener and a friend. Be part of the conversation to eliminate the stigma once and for all.
Ottawa, ON, Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Today, the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) officially launched the call for nominations for the 16th annual Faces of Mental Illness campaign.
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Ottawa, ON, Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Today, the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health officially announced the winners of the Champions of Mental Health Awards for 2018.
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Montreal, Thursday, February 1, 2018
Here are some notable posts that caught our attention as part of the conversation on the 8th annual Bell Let’s Talk Day.
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Montreal, Thursday, February 1, 2018
Canadians drive the biggest mental health conversation in the world as community and political leaders, athletes, entertainers, corporations and competitors join the cause.
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