Canadian Mental Health Association Offer Tips To Battle Mental Health Stigma On Bell Let's Talk Day
/To mark the 15th annual Bell Let’s Talk Day, the Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) have joined the latter in providing tips to help beat the stigma of mental health.
Since its launch in 2010, Bell Let’s Talk has significantly advanced Canada’s mental health conversation. This initiative has reduced stigma, spurred open dialogue, and fostered positive changes in attitudes and behaviours surrounding mental health. File Photo.
CMHA HKPR encourages the public to be part of the change and use this campaign as an opportunity to take action that is meaningful.
How to Get Involved:
Text the keyword “YOUTH” to 45678 to donate $5 to support youth mental health. Bell will match these donations up to $1 million.
These are the five ways to help fight the stigma surrounding mental illness:
Language matters – pay attention to the words you use.
Educate yourself – learn, know and talk more – understand the signs when someone needs help. Consider education offered through CMHA HKPR, including corporate and workplace mental health education as well as certificate training.
Be kind – small acts of kindness to someone struggling can help a lot.
Listen and ask – sometimes it is best to just listen.
Talk about it – start a dialogue, break the silence!
