June 21, 2021 marks the 25th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day. For Indigenous communities, mental health and wellness is closely connected to culture and tradition. The ACCESS Open Minds youth hub in Eskasoni First Nation, a Mi’kmaq community in…
Read moreIn response to the COVID-19 crisis, Bell Let’s Talk announced donations totaling $5 million to five Canadian organizations on the frontlines of providing care and supports to youth and families. Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) received a $1 million donation…
Read moreTo mark the 70th annual Mental Health Week in Canada, which runs from May 3 to 9, 2021, we connected with Dr. David Goldbloom to talk about mental health and his new book, We Can Do Better. Dr. Goldbloom is…
Read moreMarch 21 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This day engages us all through #FightRacism, which aims to foster a global culture of tolerance, equality and anti-discrimination and calls on each one of us to stand…
Read moreThe Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund is proud to support local organizations in communities from coast to coast to coast that are making a difference for women’s mental health. In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, we spoke…
Read moreCOVID-19 has affected every aspect of our lives, including our mental health. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 40% of Canadians say their mental health has declined due to COVID-19, and 61% of people already struggling with their mental…
Read moreJobim Novak is a Toronto-based writer, mental health advocate and one of our Friends of Bell Let’s Talk. As a Friend of Bell Let’s Talk, he has been sharing his experience with mental illness and his journey of recovery with…
Read moreCulture and tradition play an important role in the mental health and well-being of Indigenous people. In celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, we spoke with Randi Sager, Indigenous Registered Psychologist at The Mustard Seed in Calgary,…
Read moreFor people living with mental illness or addiction, employment flexibility can play an important role in supporting well-being and recovery. Over the past ten years, Rise has coached over 1,000 entrepreneurs with lived experience and disbursed more than $1.9 million…
Read moreApril 19 to 25, 2020 marks National Volunteer Week in Canada. Volunteers are a vital part of the mental health community from coast to coast to coast and spend countless hours supporting the wellbeing of Canadians. With the help of…
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