Today is Bell Lets Talk Day in Canada. It’s now in its 15th year.
This year’s initiative is prioritizing the ever-growing mental health crisis amongst our youth.
An initiative I am most passionate about in my advocacy projects.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among our young people.
Struggles with anxiety, depression, bullying, loneliness, eating disorders, and peer pressure are leading to more and more suicides among adolescents, teenagers, and young adults than ever before.
It is no secret that our adolescents, teenagers, and young adults today are experiencing many more struggles and issues in regard to their mental well-being than ever before. It is widespread, universal, and prevalent in every age group that I have mentioned above. Statistics have proven that technology and social media have magnified their struggles at an alarming rate, and evidence shows that their constant consumption of these platforms is affecting how they learn, sleep, communicate, and even show kindness.
Many of our youth may be hesitant or too ashamed to tell someone they are struggling for fear they will feel misunderstood or worry that a loved one or trusted adult will become angry or disappointed with them; or begin to judge them as well. Some however may choose to share their secret though, usually with a peer, even to go so far as to ask them not to tell anyone else which may sometimes become quite burdensome to their confidant without even realizing it.
Let’s all make a promise today to make meaningful change and support normalizing the conversation surrounding mental health. “Let’s all keep talking and taking action to create real change for mental health.” ~Bell Lets Talk
You can start today by texting “YOUTH” to 45678 in Canada to donate $5. Bell Canada will match every contribution.
Our youth matter.
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