Mental health


#BellLetsTalk is Hashtag Activism Done Right… Others, Not So Much

#BellLetsTalk is Hashtag Activism Done Right… Others, Not So Much

Young Professionals (YPs) are quick to jump behind important causes. Especially, it seems, if it involves a trending hashtag. Everyone wants to at least look like they care on social media. And, hey, perhaps we do reflect on a particular...
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Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day… And Canadians Are Finally Starting to Speak

Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day. At front and centre of the growing initiative to raise awareness about mental health is Olympic medalist Clara Hughes. This year, she’s creating more dialogue than ever with a film that documents her epic 110-day bike journey across the country to help end the stigma of mental illness
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Women For Women’s Luncheon Starts Powerful Conversation About Mental Health

Mental health awareness is gaining more traction than ever – and it’s about time. But there are many layers to mental health awareness and support, one of them being the unique needs of women. With women twice as likely as men to experience depression, yesterday’s Women for Women’s luncheon was designed to spark a powerful conversation about women’s mental health
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12 Stars Who Have Struggled with Mental Health or Addiction

Mental health awareness is finally getting the attention it needs thanks to widespread campaigns and the gradual breaking down of the stigma (which, frankly, still isn’t broken down nearly enough). We don’t have to tell you that issues of mental health and addiction don’t discriminate – even when you’re rich and famous. Case in point: these 12 celebrities
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Bell Let's Talk Day

In case you’ve somehow missed Bell Canada's widespread campaign with Olympian Clara Hughes front and centre, today is the third annual “Bell Let’s Talk Day.” In support of mental health, Bell will donate 5 cents for every long-distance call and every text message sent on the Bell network and for every tweet that includes the #BellLetsTalk hashtag
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