- New Bell Let's Talk campaign – Let's change this – puts
a spotlight on the mental health crisis in Canada and asks Canadians to take action
- Bell Let's Talk Day will highlight mental health organizations
that are taking action in their communities
- Bell Media features Crave's Mental Health Awareness Collection
and ACCRO : TROUBLES DE DÉPENDANCES : des rencontres émouvantes
menées par Marie-Mai documentary
- Events taking place across the country on January 24 and 25
- Please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk to learn more
MONTRÉAL, Jan. 24,
2023 /CNW Telbec/ - Tomorrow is Bell Let's Talk Day
and we encourage everyone to take action to help create positive
change for Canadian mental health. Canada is facing a mental health
crisis and too many Canadians are still struggling with mental
health and addiction issues. Let's change this!
"This year, Bell Let's Talk Day is putting a spotlight on mental
health organizations providing mental health supports and services
all across the country. We ask all Canadians to take their own
actions on Bell Let's Talk Day and every day throughout the year at
home, in their workplace and communities so we can all help to
create positive change."
- Mary Deacon, Chair of Bell Let's Talk
Here are some of the Bell Let's Talk Day events taking place
today and tomorrow:
January
24:
Greater Kingston Chamber of
Commerce Mental Health Panel Discussion
Join this informative Mental Health Panel Discussion focusing
on how to manage mental health in the workplace from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. To register visit:
https://www.kingstonchamber.ca/events/4134/register
Hockey Talks – Bell Centre
The Montréal
Canadians and Bell Let's Talk are partnering for Hockey Talks at
the Bell Centre. Fans will learn more about mental health resources
and stories to break the stigma associated with mental illness.
Bell Let's Talk ambassadors will greet fans, hand out swag and show
support for mental health throughout the evening.
MenTALK Mental Health Awareness
CMHA Champlain East in partnership with the Cornwall Public Library
is hosting a virtual event, MenTALK panel discussions. Men with
various experiences will speak on the realities of Mental Health
from their perspective. A roundtable discussion moderated by
Manager of Mental Health promotion with the CMHA Jason Pollick will
explore issues affecting men's mental health with the goal of
inspiring men to reach out for support. Registration required for
this event, which will take place at 6:30
p.m. ET.
Punjabi Community Health Services Calgary presents: "How are
you, really?"
"How are you, really?" is about
promoting an honest conversation about our mental health and
empowering individuals to access help to improve their well-being.
It facilitates discussions surrounding seeking support before
getting to the point of detriment in your mental health. Please
join us today to learn more about promoting mental health in
the South Asian community. The event will include the launch of the
PCHS mental health video, keynote and guest speaker, PCHS
presentation, lunch, networking, and a vendor resource fair on
improving well-being.
The Timmins Chamber hosts Humboldt Broncos Bus Crash Survivor
Tyler Smith
The Timmins Chamber is hosting a lunch and
evening event with Tyler Smith,
speaker and survivor of the Humboldt Broncos Bus Crash. Tyler will
share his story of how, as a former junior hockey player, he
learned that mental health is just as important as physical health
and that the road to healing is by embodying the motto that it is
okay to not be okay. In place of admission, a contribution to the
Chamber for Good to benefit Sports for Kids Timmins is
welcomed.
January
25:
Bell Media Studios
CTV YOUR MORNING, THE MARILYN DENIS
SHOW, THE SOCIAL, and ETALK will feature a variety of
mental health stories, with guests including mental health experts
and Canadians living with mental health challenges, and information
and resources on how to support and get help for loved ones.
CTV digital platforms highlight mental health
CTV.ca and the CTV app will highlight Bell Let's Talk Day
programming across CTV shows in addition to specially curated new
and past collections focused on mental health awareness, health and
wellness, and discussions with experts in the field of mental
health, as well as a Mental Health Awareness movie
collection free to stream anytime.
Crave spotlights mental health
Crave's Mental Health Awareness Collection features
scripted and unscripted programming that explores mental health
issues. The collection includes films like All My Puny Sorrows,
Silver Linings Playbook, and Four Good Days; documentary content,
including Nothing Compares, Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony
Bourdain, Phoenix Rising, Brene
Brown: Atlas of the Heart, and Howie
Mandel: But, Enough About Me; drama series like Born for
Business, In Treatment and Succession; plus comedies such as
Gary Gulman: The Great Depresh and
Work in Progress. In addition, Crave original French-language drama
series Sortez-Moi De Moi (Way Over Me),
is available with English subtitles and English dub.
TSN highlights mental health & sports
Bell
Let's Talk Day content will be featured across TSN platforms, as
Canada's Sports Leader amplifies and shares messages from teams and
prominent figures from around the world of sports. These messages
appear on SportsCentre, TSN.ca's Join the Conversation: Bell
Let's Talk Day blog, and across TSN social media platforms,
including the Jan. 25 edition of
DIGITAL SPORTSCENTRE.
ACCRO: TROUBLES DE DÉPENDANCES : des rencontres émouvantes
menées par Marie-Mai
[ADDICTED: ADDICTIVE DISORDERS: moving
conversations hosted by Marie-Mai] Stemming from a
conversation with one of her relatives struggling with addiction,
Marie-Mai meets with Dr. Marie-Ève Morin, a family doctor
specializing in addiction and mental health, and Dr. Patrick Bordeaux, an associate professor of
psychiatry at Université Laval to
try to understand and find solutions for this disorder, which
affects many people. She also speaks with people from all walks of
life who are struggling with disorders, such as comedian Sophie
Nélisse, author, actress and mental health activist Éliane Gagnon,
and Olympic medalist Marianne
St-Gelais. It airs on January
25 at 7:00 p.m. on Canal Vie,
Canal D, and RDS INFO and on Friday, January
27 at 9:00 p.m. on Noovo. Also
available on Crave from January
25.
RDS supports mental health
Throughout the day, flagship RDS programs will present interviews
with mental health specialists and athletes who share their
personal experiences on the subject: ex-cyclist Geneviève Jeanson
(SPORTS 30), mental training specialist and psychologist at the
Québec National Sport Institute, Amélie Soulard (LE 5 À 7),
Natacha Llorens of the QMJHL, and
Jérôme Tremblay of ANEB Québec,
talking about eating disorders that affect junior players (HOCKEY
360) and former goalkeeper Cédrick Desjardins (L'ANTICHAMBRE).
RDS.ca will also present an interview with Andrée-Anne Barbeau and boxer Marie-Pier Houle. The VIDEO GAME section of the
site will post an interview with Elsa
Brais-Dussault, a psychologist specializing in video games.
The RDS video zone and its social platforms will share various
initiatives produced for television.
Crave, SUPER ÉCRAN and radio
The Crave platform will
spotlight programming that explores mental health issues in a
collection entitled "La santé mentale : créons un changement
positif" [Mental Health: Take Action to Create Positive Change]. In
this collection, viewers will find documentaries such as: SANTÉ
MENTALE: L'AMÉRIQUE EN CRISE [MENTAL HEALTH: AMERICA IN CRISIS],
MAMAN, POURQUOI TU PLEURES? [MAMA, WHY ARE YOU CRYING?], LA SANTÉ
MENTALE : UNE NOTE À LA FOIS [MENTAL HEALTH: ONE NOTE AT A TIME],
LA DÉTRESSE AU BOUT DU RANG [DISTRESS ON THE RANGE], the series
EUPHORIA, and SORTEZ-MOI DE MOI [WAY OVER ME], the film MOMMY, and
many others.
On SUPER ÉCRAN, the HBO documentary LE POIDS DE L'OR [THE WEIGHT
OF GOLD], which explores mental health in sports, will be aired on
January 25 starting at 9:00 p.m.
On January 25, Rouge FM and
ÉNERGIE will air a mental health topic for their listeners during
the day's main programming. In addition, Marie-Mai will be one of
the Fantastiques presenters on VÉRONIQUE ET LES FANTASTIQUES, on
which she will be discussing the documentary ACCRO : TROUBLES DE
DÉPENDANCES.
Noovo, Noovo Info, Noovo.ca and Noovo Moi
Mental
health will be an important part of the channel's programming. On
LA SEMAINE DES 4 JULIE, Julie Snyder
will welcome special guests to discuss mental health. In the
CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER house, celebrities will have an opportunity
to watch the documentary and then discuss it as a group. The entire
discussion will also be aired on BIG BROTHER 7/7 on Vrak from
10:00 p.m.
On January 25, Noovo Info will
also spotlight mental health throughout the day. A report on the
pandemic's impact on youth and adolescents will be aired on various
editions of FIL. This includes texts posted on noovo.info about the
long process it takes to find a psychologist or therapist. At
10:30 p.m., the topic on LES
DÉBATTEURS DE NOOVO will also be related to mental health.
Noovo.ca will offer a special mental health collection entitled
"La santé mentale : parlons-en!" [Let's Talk About Mental Health],
which will include SANTÉ MENTALE: PLUS FORTS ENSEMBLE [MENTAL
HEALTH, STRONGER TOGETHER], MON PIRE CAUCHEMAR [MY WORST
NIGHTMARE], SURVIVRE AU SPORT [SURVIVING SPORTS], and many
others.
On Noovo Moi, mental health will be promoted all day long, to
provide support and resources to those who are in need.
TIFF Bell Lightbox screening
TIFF celebrates the power
of film to give voice to mental health experiences and to promote
well-being by bringing people together. In support of Bell Let's
Talk Day, join TIFF for a free retrospective screening of short
films by Carol Nguyen, whose short
film Nanitic is a 2022 Canada's Top Ten Official Selection,
followed by an onstage conversation with the director about
developing her voice as a filmmaker while exploring personal
experiences of loss, identity, and her family's history.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police encourages mental health
awareness across the country
The RCMP is
committed to prioritizing mental health. This is part of their work
to create positive change for the organization and the communities
they serve. As a proud partner of Bell Let's Talk Day, they will be
organizing flag raising ceremonies across the country to help
raise awareness.
Hot Docs free mental health film screening and
conversation
In partnership with Workman Arts and Hot
Docs, Bell Let's Talk presents a free screening of My Sister Liv on
Bell Let's Talk Day. Throughout the film, Liv's family bravely
takes us on their private journey of love and loss, to help end
youth suicide. Following the film, there will be a practical panel
discussion with experts and special guests on the topic of suicide.
Learn more and get your tickets at hotdocs.ca.
Fondation CERVO Québec mental health institute live panel
discussion
Fondation CERVO will raise the Bell Let's Talk
flag, followed by a virtual event on Facebook Live at
12:00 p.m. ET: On fait quoi
maintenant ? Comme Caroline, on AGIT! The free event will share the
personal testimonial of Caroline,
an inspiring woman who decided to take action after struggling with
mental health issues for thirty years.
Notable landmarks light up blue
To mark Bell Let's
Talk Day, several notable landmarks and cities will light up blue,
including Confederation Building and Government House in
St. John's, Kingston City Hall and Market Square, the
Ottawa sign in the ByWard Market,
Vancouver City Hall and Burrard
St. Bridge and, the Winnipeg
sign.
Bell Let's Talk flag raisings
More than
200 communities and organizations around the country are showing
their support for mental health with Bell Let's Talk flag raisings,
including the communities of Channel-Port
aux Basques, Charlottetown,
Deer Lake, Fredericton, Kingston, Isaksimagit Inuusirmi
Katujjiqatigiit Embrace Life Council, Kwikwetlem First Nation,
Laval, Magog, Mississauga First Nation, Montréal,
Ottawa, Paradise, Westmount, Whitefish River First Nation and
Whitehorse. Flags will also be
raised by the governments of Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova
Scotia, Ontario, at
Canadian Armed Forces bases, Royal Canadian Mounted Police
divisions and police services around the country, and by various
post-secondary institutions and Canadian Mental Health Association
branches.
University and college student engagement
The
Bell Let's Talk Campus Campaign will reach more than 200
universities, colleges and Cégeps throughout Canada. The
campaign features a variety of events on campuses to promote
student mental health and wellness, including more than 200 Bell
Let's Talk varsity and collegiate games. Schools will also screen
short films about mental health provided by the Au Contraire
Film Festival. When students purchase a specialty item from
participating Chartwells-run food service locations on campus
today, 100% of the proceeds from sales of the specialty item will
support their student mental health and well-being departments.
Belleville Chamber of
Commerce "Let's Talk Over Breakfast"
Dedicated to improving
awareness, acceptance and action in moving mental health forward,
join the Belleville Chamber of
Commerce at 7:00 a.m. ET to hear
about mental wellness in the workplace.
Forest Therapy Walks with Kawartha Conservation
Led by
Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Kristie
Virgoe, these walks are an engaging way to reconnect with
nature and yourself. Forest Therapy is an exploration of
nature and our connectivity with the world around us. It is a
slow-paced walk that involves engaging all of your senses as you
explore the forest. Time in nature improves our mental,
spiritual and physical well-being. To register, go to Calendar
- Kawartha Conservation.
Hockey Talks – Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators will host their annual Bell
Let's Talk night as part of the Hockey Talks mental health
awareness initiative at the Canadian Tire Centre. Fans will have
the chance to learn about mental health organizations DIFD (Do it
For Daron) and Soldier On. In addition, Bell Let's Talk ambassador
Mary Walsh along with Friend of Bell
Let's Talk Stephanie Richardson will drop the ceremonial puck to
kick off the evening.
Hockey Talks – Place Bell
The Rockets of
Laval and Bell Let's Talk are
partnering for Hockey Talks at Place Bell. Fans will hear about the
Fondation Cité de la Santé and Bell Let's Talk ambassadors
will greet the fans, hand out bracelets, and show support for
mental health.
Punjabi Resilience & Empowerment in Mental Health
("P.R.E.M.")
PREM members will hold presentations in
classrooms in NE Calgary on Bell
Let's Talk Day to highlight books authored and published by BIPOC
communities working in mental health, and discuss why
representation matters from a mental health lens, "seeing yourself
reflected in the society that you reside in."
Raptors 905 take Bell Let's Talk to the
hardwood
Raptors 905, NBA G League affiliate of the
Toronto Raptors, will host its annual Bell Let's Talk Day game
against Birmingham Squadron, NBA G League affiliate of the New
Orleans Pelicans. With a special tip-off at 11:00 a.m. ET, local students have been invited
to enjoy the game and learn more about how to create positive
change for mental health.
Timmins Rock Bell Let's Talk Game
Join the Timmins Rock CJHL Junior A Hockey Club as they raise
awareness for mental health at their annual Bell Let's Talk game
night. Tickets available
at https://timminsrock.com/tickets.
Workshop: A Courageous Act: Seeking Support
Nisa
Helpline is hosting a free workshop in Her Wellness Journey series,
A Courageous Act: Seeking Support with Saadia Khan, ICF-Certified Life Coach. In this
workshop, Khan will be sharing insightful knowledge on what it
means to seek help and how to build a positive support system. As
well as explore what help looks like for an individual whether it's
therapy, talking to the right friend, engaging in an activity or
learning new skills and most importantly, letting go of any stigma,
guilt, shame associated with needing professionals, resources and
tools to help you through a difficult time.
Notable events after January 25:
The Winnipeg Chamber of
Commerce - Creating Mentally Safe Spaces in the
Workplace
On January 26,
hear from Deborah Gillis, President
& CEO of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Foundation, about her own experiences leading through the pandemic
and the evidence-based resources that can help you prioritize
mental health in the workplace. With the pandemic, your team faced
isolation, anxiety, illness, and uncertainty. Now more than ever,
workplaces need to talk and address mental health challenges. As
leader in your organization, what can you do to create a safe space
where your people feel the best? Also, as a leader – how are you
taking care of your own mental health? The weight of our workloads,
personal life and state of the world can be heavy.
Celebrating Bell Let's Talk Day: Understanding Suicide Risk
Interventions
Navigating Onward (a division of London Family Court Clinic) and
the London-Middlesex Suicide Prevention Council are hosting a free
half day workshop, Understanding Suicide Risk
Interventions presented by Heather
Fredin B.A., D.A.T., M.Ed., Counselling Psychology,
Registered Psychotherapist from 1:00 to 4:00
p.m. ET on January 26. This
half-day session will provide practical strategies for
understanding effective interventions for suicide risk reduction -
current research and practice.
Launch of the Arborescence T'as Ta
Place virtual space for those between the ages of 13 and
25
On January 31 from
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET, you are
invited to participate in the first mental health event for family
members on the virtual space created
by Arborescence's youth services. Create your avatar in
an 8-bit environment to speak with psychosocial staff, play arcade
games, consult documentation on mental health issues, listen to
podcasts, and more! The virtual space T'as Ta Place is similar to an online youth club.
Free online event. To register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYvRSR0gVqUNGV2W-o7ZX39eldBQjaDGSk77xZb1Jkq82DSg/viewform
Arborescence conference "C'est normal" ["It's Normal"], for
members and non-members Wednesday, February 1, from
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET, Arborescence invites you
to listen to the story of Angie
Dupuis, family peer support worker. During this
conference, she will share her experience and knowledge to provide
you with the tools you need to support a loved one living with
mental health issues. Free in-person event at 1260 Sainte-Catherine
St. East, Suite 210 across from the Beaudry metro
station. To register: send an email to
accueil@arborescence.quebec.
Online Woodland Drawing Workshop with Lucia Laford
Guided by Lucia Laford
(Waawaaskone Qwe) artists of all ages and abilities are invited to
learn how to draw in a Woodland Arts style! This workshop is part
of VIBE Arts' Boreal Creates programming. VIBE Arts' will also make
an announcement about a new Bell Let's Talk partnership.
Workplace Mental Health Leadership™ certificate
program
As part of Bell's commitment to leading by example
in our own workplace and encouraging greater workplace engagement
across Canada, we are now also offering the Workplace
Mental Health Leadership™ certificate program at
no cost to select Bell and Bell Let's Talk partners.
Let's change this. Take action on Bell Let's Talk Day and all
year long!
On January 25
and every day throughout the year, we can all take meaningful
action to create positive change. Let's change this asks
everyone to play a role and provides practical examples of ways to
create change in our homes, schools, workplaces and communities.
Here are some actions we can all take:
- Choose a mental health organization to learn about or
support
- Help a friend struggling with their mental health by
learning how to support them
- Ask about how your school, workplace or community is
creating change for mental health
- Nurture your own well-being by practicing and learning
mental health strategies
- Get involved in a mental health initiative or organize
an event to support mental health
- Engage in conversations about mental health to fight
stigma
Visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk for more ideas and share your
actions using #BellLetsTalk and help inspire others to join the
movement to create positive change.
About Bell Let's
Talk
The largest-ever corporate commitment to mental health in
Canada, Bell Let's Talk is focused
on 4 key action pillars – Anti-stigma, Care and Access, Research
and Workplace Leadership -and is a driver of Bell for Better. Since
its launch in 2010, Bell Let's Talk has partnered with more than
1,400 organizations providing mental health services throughout
Canada, including hospitals, universities, local community service
providers and other care and research organizations. To learn more,
please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.
Media inquiries:
Jacqueline Michelis
jacqueline.michelis@bell.ca
@Bell_LetsTalk
@Bell_News
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