Media Advisory - Kids Help Phone and Bell Let's Talk connect with Toronto students to talk about mental health

TORONTO, Jan. 27, 2014 /CNW/ - Kids Help Phone and Bell Let's Talk are visiting high school students to build greater awareness, acceptance, and action around mental health. 

Who:		Clara Hughes, six-time Canadian Olympic medalist; Juliana Catalano, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health volunteer and 2012 Transforming Lives Award recipient; Caitlin, Counsellor, Kids Help Phone; Elevated Grounds, a youth-led performance group that promotes positive mental health and wellness through song, dance and drama.
What:		Through interactive presentations, students will learn about mental health and well-being, understand that anything that impacts our mental health can be discussed, and learn about essential supports like Kids Help Phone.
Where:		Northern Secondary School 851 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, Ontario, M4P 2L5
When:		Tuesday, January 28, 2014 - Two Presentations Gr. 9/10 - 9:05am - 10:05am (Juliana Catalano speaking) Gr. 11/12 - 10:15am-11:15am (Clara Hughes speaking)
Why:		Almost one in five young people in Canada live with mental disorders. Talking about mental health encourages young people to seek help and overcome stigma.

 

 

SOURCE: Kids Help Phone

Elizabeth-Alice Worth
Kids Help Phone
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Phone: [phone]