Bell Let's Talk for Mental Health Day

[Katherine of Halifax 113931]

Good for Bell to raise funds and awareness . In Nova Scotia we have many people that have fallen between the cracks due to this terrible illness. So many people are ill that we don't realize.

 

I used to work for a doctor and that is how I became very aware of this and how it affected so many people. The practice I worked at treated mostly woman and the patients varied form those that were visibly ill to highly successful business women. This was a very busy practice as well because Halifax is so short of every type of doctor and mental health specialists are in highest demand.

 

Awareness is one of the first steps so lets all have a great day texting and tweeting . We will all be doing out share.

[Guest K***e D****ls]

I think this touches a lot of us closer than we realize. I know it does me: I have a close loved one who battles serious depression and the lack of awareness still surrounding mental illness in all of it's forms is kind of shocking.

 

I know I'll be doing some heavy duty texting today!

[Isabella Gia (Banned) 53881]

Here's the link where you can find all the ways to support this wonderful cause, Mrrnice mentioned them but for those who prefer to have a link or are interested in learning more about Bell Let's Talk

[Ice4fun 78396]

Heard some negative comments on the Radio today suggesting that it was terrible that a large company like Bell was trying to capitalize on this Mental Health initiative by attaching their name to the event i.e. "Bell Let's Talk"... for me I think the opposite... it is great that Bell is lending their name, corporate presence and financial support to an initiative that is encouraging all of us to bring mental health issues out of the dark so that the stereotypes and stigma can be eliminated.

 

I don't think any of us would have to look too far to find people we know and love who have been impacted by mental health issues yet the stigma associated with this medical condition often means we do not seek the treatment and help that is necessary. We don't think twice about seeing doctors in thus country for physical conditions but somehow for mental health issues we think we can cure ourselves.

 

I think the"Lets Talk" initiative is a great issue and I encourage us all to open our minds to learning more about this issue.... LET'S TALK AND LET'S MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

 

Just my opinion.