Jobim 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 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…
Read moreBruno Guévremont is a Veteran, Entrepreneur, North Pole Explorer, and Invictus Games Ambassador – among many other things. He’s led a team of soldiers, was captain of Team Canada at the 2016 Invictus Games and is now dedicated to supporting…
Read moreMolly Burke is 20 year old woman who became legally blind in her teens as a result of a rare medical condition. As a result of losing her sight, she was tormented by bullies and suffered from depression and anxiety…
Read moreIn September 2011, Yolanda and Jamie Cameron lost their 16 year old son Wes to suicide. Wes was a bright young man with a generous and happy nature. He was athletic, popular, charismatic, and had an infectious smile that lit…
Read moreOn April 28, 2009, Daniel Keane made a trip to his family’s cottage. He told his family that he needed to retrieve some receipts from his summer business. And that was the last time his family ever saw him. While…
Read moreLarry Weinstein is one of Canada’s most creative and accomplished filmmakers. Though the majority of his work has focused on the music world, he has also been highly recognized for the creation of dramatic pieces, such as “Inside Hana’s Suitcase” –…
Read moreClara’s Big Ride was a heroic effort on the part of Canada’s six time Olympic medalist Clara Hughes to raise awareness and reduce the damaging stigma that still lingers around mental illnesses. Sharing a message of strength, hope and recovery…
Read moreShea Emry is a retired seven year CFL player, All-Star Middle Linebacker and two time Grey Cup Champion. And he’s currently tackling what could be his most momentous challenge yet – bringing awareness to the ways in which men can…
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