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Dave's Mom

@doingit4dave

Passionate #MentalHealth advocate & mother of David McIntyre who tragically died by #suicide 4/24/12 @ 15 while battling #YouthMentalillness #SOSL #ChildLoss

 Niagara, Ontario
Joined May 2012
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This year, one of our goals for Mental Health Week was to increase community connection! CMHA Hamilton is so excited to announce; Creating Connection - Thursday, May 4th Gage Park in Hamilton, ON! Bring your friends, co-workers, clients and loved ones!!! #MyStory #MHW2023
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I'm an @OttawaPolice officer w/30+ years service & I live w/#mentalillness I have most of my life. Now, I'm in charge. Thru self care, medication & support #mentalhealth is no joke. Take care of you The 1st step - ask 4 help Let's go. #BellLetsTalkDay #MentalHealthAwareness
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Our staff rallied together this morning to show their support for #BellLetsTalkDay! Let's keep the conversation going! #GoSensGo #BellLetsTalk
Ottawa Senators staff gather in front of the Bell Let's Talk banner at Canadian Tire Centre donning their blue Bell Let's Talk toques to take a group photo in support of the cause.

ALT Ottawa Senators staff gather in front of the Bell Let's Talk banner at Canadian Tire Centre donning their blue Bell Let's Talk toques to take a group photo in support of the cause.

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Over 52% of Canadians report feelings of anxiety, depression and isolation during the holiday season. Know about five ways that can help you cope with the added stress that can come with it. Read our blog at ow.ly/vYaA50LXPbM #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters
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We are all richer today! A $2M personal donation from Greg & Diane Slaight means we are on a hiring blitz. We need more staff to see more kids, hundreds of which are waiting. Read more about this remarkable gift, pathstonefoundation.ca/slaig… #mentalhealth #kids #niagara #HIRINGNOW – at St. Catharines, Ontario
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Societal expectations of men, like stoicism and ‘toughness’ often discourage them from seeking help and instead drive them to destructive coping strategies. buff.ly/3tLGzQF
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"Empathy has the power to change lives, to change our society and even to change the world." - says Margaret Eaton, CMHA National CEO, during #MentalHealthWeek kick-off event Exploring Empathy. #GetReal To watch it: fb.watch/cLO7WDSkGn/
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Heads up! CMHAs across Canada are offering *free* virtual #MentalHealth courses. Check out the updated list and register today! #RecoveryColleges #elearning bit.ly/3c8HAWI
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You are loved You matter You’re not alone 💙 #BellLetsTalk
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This year, #BellLetsTalk encourages us to keep talking and keep listening. But how should you respond when someone reaches out about their mental health? Use our active listening tips to navigate these sensitive conversations with more confidence.
The infographic is divided into 7 boxes. They have light blue, dark blue, black, or dark green background. Each says, ""DO"" in capital letters at the top with the tip in the same box underneath. These are the tips: Tell them you’re there to listen and help them find the next step. Practice empathy by considering the needs of people different than yourself, especially those in vulnerable populations. Pause to reflect on what the caller has told you and share back your understanding, showing the caller they’ve been heard. Mirror back what you’re hearing in your own words rather than parroting what they’ve told you. Validate the caller’s feelings and concerns. Ask if it’s OK to connect the person with other helpful resources, e.g., food bank, public health, employment insurance information). Provide specific websites and phone numbers. Make sure the resources you’re directing people to are currently available. When possible, connect the person directly to the resource. "

ALT The infographic is divided into 7 boxes. They have light blue, dark blue, black, or dark green background. Each says, ""DO"" in capital letters at the top with the tip in the same box underneath. These are the tips: Tell them you’re there to listen and help them find the next step. Practice empathy by considering the needs of people different than yourself, especially those in vulnerable populations. Pause to reflect on what the caller has told you and share back your understanding, showing the caller they’ve been heard. Mirror back what you’re hearing in your own words rather than parroting what they’ve told you. Validate the caller’s feelings and concerns. Ask if it’s OK to connect the person with other helpful resources, e.g., food bank, public health, employment insurance information). Provide specific websites and phone numbers. Make sure the resources you’re directing people to are currently available. When possible, connect the person directly to the resource. "

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Keep caring. Keep sharing. Keep talking. Join the conversation. #BellLetsTalk
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Rise and shine! Today is #BellLetsTalk Day! Skip the snooze button this morning and join the conversation to help drive Bell donations for mental health initiatives in Canada!
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A great quote by the legendary comedian Robin Williams, on behalf of #BellLetsTalk #BeKind
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It’s Bell Let’s Talk Day! Check out how these celebrities look after their own mental health and join the conversation. For each video view, Bell donates an additional 5¢ to Canadian mental health initiatives. #BellLetsTalk
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10th annual Evening to Remember is coming up Nov 19. This free, virtual event is open to all-ages and serves to create a safe and supportive space to commemorate lives lost to suicide. Register at eveningtoremember.ca #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #YEG #SuicideAwareness
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Check out our toolkit on preventing suicide in men to find out how you can help men in your life who may be struggling. buff.ly/2H2Lq9k
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Happy #WorldMentalHealthDay. Today and every day, CMHA is advocating for a Canada where everyone has access to #MentalHealth care wherever and whenever they need it. mentalhealthcarenow.ca/
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Here are our Top five young influencers who have the courage to talk openly about their mental health. Consider each one of them a light of hope. themenslist.com/top-5-young-… #anxiety #depression #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #love #selflove #mentalhealthmatters
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3 years ago today was the last day I smiled for real. Easy and pure. The next day, we found out our son was gone. It’s been so lonely without him. The light is filtered. Food means nothing. It’s all changed. And I hate it. And always will #YouMatter #SuicideLoss #TalkAboutIt
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October 3-9 is #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek. To learn more about #MentalHealth and #MentalIllness, visit cmha.ca/find-info/mental-hea… #MIAW21 @CAMIMH_ACMMSM
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