Right By You Campaign

BRINGING CANADIANS TOGETHER TO BETTER SUPPORT YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH 

I am taking action in support of the RIGHT BY YOU CAMPAIGN and spreading the word in order to generate awareness and change the way we talk about, and support, youth mental health. 

This campaign was created by Partners for Mental Health to improve mental health and prevent suicide among youth, by mobilizing and engaging Canadians to help drive fundamental changes that would result in:

• increased awareness and attention to youth mental health
• understanding, acceptance and support for young people living with a mental health concern
• increased access to, and funding for, youth mental health services, treatment and support. 

They are specifically calling on the federal government to invest in a newly created National Youth Suicide Prevention fund to support a community based approach to youth suicide prevention.

I highly recommend checking out the above link to their website. You can learn more about the campaign, download a guide for parents which is easy to read and incredibly informative, you can learn how YOU can take action, share your story and find help. 

If you or someone you know is ever in crisis and needs help immediately call 911 or visit your local emergency department. 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255