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The Truth is Out
Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of. The only shame in having a mental illness is, the shameful lack of understanding and resources. Education is a vital component in combating …
Recovery is Possible!
When “I” is Replaced by “We” Illness becomes Wellness. Recovery is possible. Keep Hope Alive.
May is Mental Health Awareness
Stigma or discrimination attached to mental illness presents a serious barrier, not only to diagnosis and treatment but also to acceptance in the community. It’s time to take down the …
Have Compassion For People With a Mental Illness
Be slower to judge those who are suffering from a mental illness and quicker to extend compassion. They carry a heavy load. Each time we extend our compassion, not our …
It’s Bell Lets Talk Day Here in Canada – Fighting Mental Health Stigma.
This is the biggest, mental health advocacy in Canada and the world. Bell Let’s Talk You Are Sick Not Weak! End The Stigma! When someone tell me to get outside …
Pastors Fail To Frequently Discuss Mental Illnesses at Church
Mental Illness is a Taboo Topic for Churches. One in four Americans suffers from some kind of mental illness in any given year, according to the National Alliance on …
Suicide Prevention Awareness- Hold On To Life!
September 8 – 14 Has Been World Suicide Prevention Week. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), every year more than 800,000 million people die from suicide. This is equals …
Actor Robin Williams, Depression and Suicide: A Necessary Conversation
On August 11, 2014, the news broke that famed American actor and comedian Robin Williams, aged sixty-three, died from an apparent suicide. According to various reports, Williams suffered from depression …
Time to Talk
We marginalize the people who most need our acceptance. What mental health needs is more sunlight, candor and unashamed conversation. It is time to talk, I will listen. End Stigma …
Men’s Mental Health Month
One in four men are affected by mental health problems and illnesses. About eleven percent of men in Canada will experience major depressive symptoms, during their lives. It is …
