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Mental Health Awareness

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Freezing the mental health stigma

March 17, 2022 Sara Strickland 0

Two St. John’s hockey coaches have started an awareness campaign in memory of their high school teammate.

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It only takes a small group of dedicated citizens to make real change

January 27, 2022 Sarah Lewis 0

A local woman protests outside the hearings and trials of accused sex offenders in hopes of bringing awareness to sexual violence in the province. Newfoundland Sexual Assault Crisis Prevention Centre, provide support for survivors with […]

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Modelling with a purpose

April 9, 2021 Thandi O'Grady 0

Whether it’s advocating for mental health or body positivity, Karyn Inder is a plus-size model with a purpose.

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People with mental illness in N.L. waiting up to two years for psychiatric care

April 1, 2021 Thandi O'Grady 0

According to the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association, the province has the country’s longest wait times for mental health care. This is causing patients to wait more than a year to receive psychiatric treatment.

Rebecca Gifford from Clarke's Beach, NL, studies social wrok at Memorial University. She says it's important not to define people by their mental illness. Henrike Wilhelm/Kicker
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Words that hurt

February 4, 2021 Henrike Wilhelm 0

When it comes to destigmatizing mental illness, language plays a crucial role in empowering people.

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Veterans battle with PTSD

March 13, 2020 Brianna McCormack 0
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#BellLetsTalk … one week later

February 8, 2018 Margaret Harvey 0

The #BellLetsTalk conversation continues. The money is going somewhere!  

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When the balloon drops, 44 people will be dead

December 7, 2017 Mike Moore 0

The end of the fall semester can weigh heavy on students, but graphic artist shows we’re all in it together.

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Mental health conversation no walk in the park

October 12, 2017 Kyle Reid 0

Memorial University students will hold a Move for Mental Health walk Sunday at Bowring Park to raise money in support of the Gathering Place.

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