It’s almost #BellLetsTalk Day, and I have a confession: I hate the #BellLetsTalk haters. You know who I’m talking about. The people who, instead of taking the day to focus on mental health, spend the day focusing on any and…
Tag: mental illness
I’m never going to share my story of mental illness. I say this not because I don’t want to share, because believe me, I do. But my story of mental illness doesn’t belong to me, but to so many other…
If you’re having a conversation about mental health, and aren’t some kind of professional in the field, chances are high that the concept of stigma is going to come up. It seems to be the buzzword these days- everyone wants…
I love the idea behind Bell’s Let’s Talk Day, but I’m starting to fear it’s turning into something it should never be. Over the past few years, Bell has become hugely involved in mental health initiatives in Canada. The idea…