A day to focus on and support mental health
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Do you agree with the city’s decision to collapse certain advisory boards into one, nine-member Community Vibrancy Board?
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While social media platforms are nearly never in sync, the topic of mental health took them over on Thursday.
Thursday was the annual #BellLetsTalk day, where the corporation makes donations to mental health initiatives based on how many times the hashtag is shared on different platforms.
Over the years the trend has grown, and many have started telling personal stories of mental health issues, depression, anxiety and suicide.
The local chapter of the Canadian Mental Health Association has had a busy 12 months in the city and is continuing to make educational programs available to Hatters.