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On World Mental Health Day, 10 October, the World Health Organization will, for the first time ever, host a global online advocacy event on mental health. At this event—the Big Event for Mental Health—world leaders, mental health experts and celebrity guests will join WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, to tell the world what we can all do to improve our mental health and how we can help make sure that quality mental health care is available to everyone who needs it.
During the event, which will be streamed live on major social media channels, you will:
- learn how WHO, together with our partners, is helping improve the mental health of people in countries throughout the world;
- hear from national and international leaders about why they are making mental health a priority;
- hear first-hand why internationally-renowned artists have become mental health advocates and listen to their advice for those who are struggling; and
- listen to critically-acclaimed musicians perform some of their most popular music.
In the lead-up to World Mental Health Day and the Big Event, we will invite you to join the campaign, sharing messages, creating posts showing how you invest in your own mental health, and asking your questions of special guests through live Q and A sessions on social media.
Full details HERE
#NourishKidsNow
The BC Chapter of the Coalition for Healthy School Food is asking the province of BC to commit funding and additional support towards the development of a universal, cost-shared, healthy school food program that is sustainable, connected to curriculum and community, and respectful of local conditions and cultures.
Ask your local MLA candidates to #NourishKidsNow and invest in #BCSchoolFood for the long-term health and well-being of students, families, and local food communities.
Fill out the form HERE and your representative will be notified that you support this campaign.
One-on-one with Dr. Bonnie Henry on B.C.’s overdose crisis
B.C.’s top doctor says the province’s two public health emergencies — the overdose crisis and COVID-19 pandemic — continue to intersect in ways that are proving increasingly deadly.
In an interview with Global News, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henrycalled for better access to a safe supply of drugs as the closure of international borders due to COVID-19 has led to an illicit drug supply that is increasingly toxic.
View the complete video here: https://globalnews.ca/video/7369813/one-on-one-with-dr-bonnie-henry-on-b-c-s-overdose-crisis