Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 26 and we’re joining in to help drive meaningful progress in mental health.
Almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, it is vitally important that we take care of our mental health.
On-again-off-again lockdowns, job uncertainty, economic unrest and ongoing concerns about physical health and the state of the healthcare system simply add to the stress and anxiety of everyday life. On Bell Let’s Talk Day January 26th, eight branches of CMHA Ontario will be hosting two virtual panel discussions on Zoom and Facebook Live. Moderated by CMHA Ontario CEO Camille Quenneville, these roundtable discussions featuring mental health experts and individuals with lived experience will explore how to keep hope and maintain good mental health during these challenging times.
Since 2010, Canadians and people around the globe have joined in the world’s largest conversation around mental health on Bell Let’s Talk Day. Together we have taken big steps to reduce the stigma around mental health issues and inspire one another to take action and help create a Canada where everyone can access the mental health support they need. In a recent survey conducted by Nielsen Consumer Insights, 82 per cent of Canadians now say they are now comfortable speaking with others about mental health, compared to only 42 per cent in 2012. By joining in and taking action, we are all helping to make a real difference.
This year’s Bell Let’s Talk Day campaign highlights the ways that we can support ourselves and those we care about through actions like listening, being there and talking. Every Canadian can play a part in their communities, workplaces, schools and at home.
The CMHA Ontario provincial event includes:
Morning Panel Discussion — 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Lindsay Kirkland – Youth Mental Health Worker, Sarnia Lambton
- Don M – Health Equity Consultant
- Mitchell Roy – Diversity and Mental Health Volunteer
- Phoenix Whittaker – Two-Spirit Outreach Worker
Evening Panel Discussion — 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m
- Chantal Petrella – Mohawk College Professor: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- David McGinty – Retired Workplace Wellness Promoter
- Kaya Bartlewski – Community Youth Leader
- Delaney G.A Drachenberg – Social Equity Activist
- Tvisha Injer – Internationally Trained Physician
- Prof. Tarek, Abu Noman – Imam, Brantford Mosque
JOIN THE LIVE EVENTS HERE: https://www.facebook.com/CMHALambtonKent
Keep listening, talking and being there for ourselves and each other.
This year’s Bell Let’s Talk Day campaign highlights the ways that we can support ourselves and those we care about through actions like listening, being there and talking. Every Canadian can play a part in their communities, workplaces, schools and at home.
That’s why we’re joining in the 12th annual Bell Let’s Talk Day to help create positive change.
On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Bell donates 5 cents to Canadian mental health programs for every applicable text, local or long-distance call, tweet or TikTok video using #BellLetsTalk, every Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube view of the Bell Let’s Talk Day video, and every use of the Bell Let’s Talk Facebook frame or Snapchat lens. All at no cost to participants beyond what they would normally pay their service provider for online or phone access.
You can also find resources, learn more about some of the organizations providing meaningful mental health supports and services throughout Canada and download the Bell Let’s Talk toolkit to begin your own conversation about mental health at home, school or in the workplace.
Please join us this Bell Let’s Talk Day by showing your support for all those who live with mental illness and those taking action to help them.