1 in 5 Canadians are impacted by mental health issues. We at the Family Association for Mental Health Everywhere asks the question, who supports the other 4 people in that equation? FAME provides families and caregivers a facilitation of hope, recovery and education. We teach and support families to embrace self-care and individual responsibility.
Monday, June 15, 2015
Stigma and Youth
Stigma about Mental Illness is all around us, and it is especially prominent in youth, and young males in particular. Anytime I come across a member of the youth community sharing their story or advocating for others, and am overcome with hope for the future. Please take a look at this article and video about a youth mental health advocate in Kelowna, BC.
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