Today, the inaugural Bell Let’s Talk Day is taking place nationwide. The initiative seeks to break the often negative stigma associated with mental illness. Bell
Olympian Clara Hughes will help kick off the conversation, which includes an online portal at bell.ca/letstalk. Canadians can post their comments, questions and their own smiles while learning about mental illness and how they can begin their own conversations at home and in the workplace.
The initiative is part of the largest ever mental health initiative by a Canadian-corporation. The 5-year $50 million Bell Mental Health Initiative was announced in September is focused on 4 pillars: Anti-stigma efforts, improving care and access, research support, and new workplace initiatives.
It’s important to recognize mental illness can and does affect anyone and everyone. It could be your neighbour, your family member, a friend or even yourself.
At York Central Hospital, we offer many Mental Health Inpatient and Outpatient services including a Psychiatric Inpatient Unit, Day Treatment Program, Day Hospital and Crisis Intervention Services, to name a few. Our dedicated team of professionals work hard to ensure those suffering from mental illness get the care they require to properly treat and manage their illness.
Today, I’ll be joining in a national conversation to break the stigma associated with mental illness. Will you be joining?
For more information, please visit bell.ca/letstalk or bce.ca/mentalhealth.
Wishing you the best of health,
Bill Leacy
President & CEO
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