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Walk it off, buddy
Been reminded of this thread while juggling around the thesis that: the indifference + stiff upper lip necessary to meet it and to function in world, so stereotypical and continually under attack, is merely prep and training for fatherhood...
#BellLetsTalk about the surgeons chopping healthy breasts off distressed girls in children's hospitals all over 🇨🇦
#BellLetsTalk about how kids suffering from gender dysphoria are being chemically castrated in 🇨🇦 gender clinics w/o a shred of evidence it's the right thing to do.
#BellLetsTalk about how kids suffering from gender dysphoria are being chemically castrated in 🇨🇦 gender clinics w/o a shred of evidence it's the right thing to do.
#BellLetsTalk about the on-average 4000% increase in teenage girls IDing as trans in the past decade.
#BellLetsTalk about how teenage girls are the very demographic known to be most susceptible to social contagions and how this epidemic has all the hallmarks of one.
#BellLetsTalk about how teenage girls are the very demographic known to be most susceptible to social contagions and how this epidemic has all the hallmarks of one.
#BellLetsTalk about how England's Cass report found 1/3 of the teenagers seeking medical transition were on the autism spectrum.
#BellLetsTalk about how the majority of these girls have multiple psychiatric comorbidities such as eating disorders, ADHD, or a history of self harm.
#BellLetsTalk about how the majority of these girls have multiple psychiatric comorbidities such as eating disorders, ADHD, or a history of self harm.
Good for @Spotify standing up against #bullying. This is an important gesture on #BellLetsTalk day.
Unfortunately @NeilYoung has decided to leave. It’s his right to control his own music. It’s not his right to censor another entertainer and artist, @JoeRogan
My tribute to Neil:
Unfortunately @NeilYoung has decided to leave. It’s his right to control his own music. It’s not his right to censor another entertainer and artist, @JoeRogan
My tribute to Neil:
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Hey hey, my my
#FreedomOfSpeech can never die
There's more to the picture
Than meets the eye.
Hey hey, my my.
🎶 🎼 🎵
Hey hey, my my
#FreedomOfSpeech can never die
There's more to the picture
Than meets the eye.
Hey hey, my my.
🎶 🎼 🎵
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Out of the blue and into the black
If you give them this, they’ll takeaway that
And once it’s gone, you can never get it back
Hold the line, #freedom’s under attack
🎶 🎼 🎵
Out of the blue and into the black
If you give them this, they’ll takeaway that
And once it’s gone, you can never get it back
Hold the line, #freedom’s under attack
🎶 🎼 🎵
My Facebook and Instagram is ALIVE with bad and maddening takes, so I'm going to park here and celebrate #BellLetsTalk day by tweeting about Taylor Swift everytime I feel like spewing a hateful and angry opinion.
So until I sign off for the night, whenever you see a Queen Taylor tweet from me, just knowing that I'm battling my worst, innermost demons, and trying to deal with it the best way I know how.
Taylor Swift came alive for me when she released Fearless, both the album and the song. The melodic earworms of that whole album had this 21 year old boy completely captivated
Hey Stephen? Love Story? Fearless? You Belong With Me? Absolute heart vibes.
Hey Stephen? Love Story? Fearless? You Belong With Me? Absolute heart vibes.
1/ #BellLetsTalk Time for another 🌶🧵. Today, this personally cuts deep. 6 weeks of unpaid leave from nursing. Colleagues short-staffed and struggling through outbreaks in fully vaxxed settings, yet I sit at home robbed of my identity. My career. Over one “choice.” BNRN. 
2/ #BellLetsTalk The sudden white-knight virtue signalling of those in power that have locked down their citizens and restricted them for two years right now is nauseating. Ex: here’s Doug Ford talking about mental health after closing gyms for a YEAR. All in this together?
3/ #BellLetsTalk about what losing a career or business does to your mental health. Let’s talk about how our covid tunnel vision has led to trickle-down mental damages that will be felt for YEARS to come. Let’s look at some of the academic evidence. 800,000 suicides every year.
More and more athletes are opening up about their own struggles to help raise awareness and end judgement around mental health.
Today, we highlight their stories. #BellLetsTalk
Today, we highlight their stories. #BellLetsTalk
“It literally felt like this black cloak got thrown on top of me, and it was suffocating me. But not just physically. It was suffocating my soul.” —Ben Gordon
#BellLetsTalk theplayerstribune.com/articles/ben-g…
#BellLetsTalk theplayerstribune.com/articles/ben-g…
Wow, incredible.
The OPPOSITE of what is actually occurring (NON-EXPERTS scaremongering using inaccurate data on suicides, and selective citation science that is shoddy & poorly reported) to justify OPENING schools.
Nobody is taking position that "SCHOOLS MUST BE CLOSED"
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The OPPOSITE of what is actually occurring (NON-EXPERTS scaremongering using inaccurate data on suicides, and selective citation science that is shoddy & poorly reported) to justify OPENING schools.
Nobody is taking position that "SCHOOLS MUST BE CLOSED"
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In my advocacy, I don't just discuss suicides, I discussed the state of the evidence globally including incident rates of eating disorders, depresison, anxiety, and suicide.
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In all of that, my position is clear: schools should be last to close and first to open. School is good. But closures, whenever necessary, are likely less harmful to kid's mental health than anything the pandemic is doing to our kids (orphanhood, worries about illness).
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🧵#BellLetsTalk about the devastating social contagion of adolescent-onset gender dysphoria that is currently sweeping the globe. How a rare condition that once afflicted predominantly boys starting in early childhood now affects mostly girls and the onset is sudden at puberty./1
#BellLetsTalk about the on-average 4000% increase in the no. of teen girls IDing as trans in the past decade. How teenage girls are the very demographic known to be susceptible to social contagions. Past epidemics of anorexia, bulimia & cutting all hit teenage girls hardest./2
#BellLetsTalk about how social media affects the mental health of teen girls. How it's contributing to an epidemic of mental illness in this vulnerable group. Look at the similarity between these graphs - the sharp increases both occur with the rise of smartphones/social media./3
This week will mark the first #bellletstalk day since I have moved from Canada to the US. Now that I have begun a new chapter I want to share the story of the past 10 years of fighting for change in Canada. Buckle your seatbelts…this is a long thread 🧵
I grew up idealizing Canadian healthcare. I trained/worked in different countries yet moved back to Canada 10 years ago expecting something better than what I found. The truth is that Canadian decision makers have systematically neglected/underfunded mental health for decades. /1
I have witnessed the horrible consequences of a system that is built on a foundation of prejudice and discrimination against people with mental illness. I worked in busy inpatient units and emergency departments and watched those suffering offered blame instead of empathy. /2
1/26 I'm #leaking a few items from my #CAF/#DND investigation (in 2 separate #threads), because letting this #disinfo survive without immediate correction has the potential to endanger the health & wellbeing of too many vulnerable individuals
This one is RE Jody Thomas #CDNpoli
This one is RE Jody Thomas #CDNpoli
2/26 #CAF #DND #CDNpoli
Both Robert Fife (Globe & Mail) & Mercedes Stephenson (Global News) misled the public RE Lt-Gen Mike Rouleau & the infamous #golf game with Gen Vance, via negligence & #disinformation
Fife
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Stephenson
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Both Robert Fife (Globe & Mail) & Mercedes Stephenson (Global News) misled the public RE Lt-Gen Mike Rouleau & the infamous #golf game with Gen Vance, via negligence & #disinformation
Fife
►archive.is/Y5NOQ
Stephenson
►archive.is/fgegw
Our daughter made us these 10 drawings when she was 13, to help us understand her anxiety better. Although she still struggles mightily with anxiety, she never gives up. She is our definition of a fighter. #BellLetsTalk #SickNotWeak #AnxietyMakesMe #fighter
I've written extensively about my own experiences of depression and anxiety in my book, "A Mind Spread Out On The Ground." In the title essay, I compare depression to the effects of colonialism. Since it's #BellLetsTalk, I want to talk more about what I call colonial depression.
I've tried therapy on and off for many years, and while I've found some CBT helpful, I want to point out the inherent problems involved in CBT and, to an extent, the mindfulness movement - both of which have become incredibly Westernized and are used to try to help depression.
CBT, or cognitive behavioural therapy, is a form of therapy that works based on the premise that how we think about and interpret the events in our lives affects how we feel, so if we train ourselves to think differently about the events in our lives, we can change our moods.
It is #BellLetsTalk ...so let’s talk. Have you ever responded to the question “how are you doing?” with a “fine” or “good” even though you really weren’t fine or good?! I know I certainly have.
While every time you are asked it may not be a great time to delve into what is going on I challenge you and myself to be courageous enough to answer how you are really doing. Especially when talking with those people that you have around you that are your support system.
As a nurse I find that I am constantly observing and assessing my patients and residents. How are they doing (both physically and mentally)? Trying my hardest to notice the big and small changes that could mean they aren’t doing as well or hopefully doing better.
🎶SCHOOOLLLS OUT -- NOT SO FAST, ALICE COOPER!
So, schools are opening. Is this a good thing or a risky thing? Short answer: Yes.
Long answer: read these 15 tweets (sorry)
Schools aren't opening because "things are great". Literally nothing about this is cause to relax. (1/15)
So, schools are opening. Is this a good thing or a risky thing? Short answer: Yes.
Long answer: read these 15 tweets (sorry)
Schools aren't opening because "things are great". Literally nothing about this is cause to relax. (1/15)
It’s quite the opposite, actually. Simply put: schools are opening because the risks and impacts of keeping schools closed far outweigh those of opening them.
Remember: just as peace is more than the absence of war, good public health is more than the absence of disease. (2/15)
Remember: just as peace is more than the absence of war, good public health is more than the absence of disease. (2/15)
Make no mistake: there is no such thing as a risk-free activity. We once sprained a finger whilst typing a tweet (true story).
But like we've said before, public health is about harm reduction. It's a pillar of our work. Our role is to help you identify and balance risks. (3/15)
But like we've said before, public health is about harm reduction. It's a pillar of our work. Our role is to help you identify and balance risks. (3/15)
COVID-19 has put the mental health of all Canadians, but especially children, at the forefront of our minds.
On #BellLetsTalk day, I thought I'd share a few of the things I do to check-in and support my children's mental health 👇🏾🧵
On #BellLetsTalk day, I thought I'd share a few of the things I do to check-in and support my children's mental health 👇🏾🧵
Talk about emotions: acknowledge and validate their thoughts and feelings. Here are some social-emotional learning activities: smho-smso.ca/blog/12-easy-a…
Practice active listening: be present and listen attentively. Here are some helpful tips from @CMHA_NTL mentalhealthweek.ca/tips-on-how-to…
On #BellLetsTalk, I see stories breaking down the stigma surrounding depression and anxiety.
While this is amazing work, mental health is broader.
In my med school advocacy class I made this point, wanting to destigmatize psychosis. I was told "schizophrenia is scary". 1/
While this is amazing work, mental health is broader.
In my med school advocacy class I made this point, wanting to destigmatize psychosis. I was told "schizophrenia is scary". 1/
A doctor and a social worker gave me this feedback - people who are very familiar with the spectrum of mental illnesses.
This was at a time a loved one of mine was hospitalized in psychosis - I didn't know what to say.
He was and continues to be loving and kind, not scary. 2/
This was at a time a loved one of mine was hospitalized in psychosis - I didn't know what to say.
He was and continues to be loving and kind, not scary. 2/
This year in thinking about the stigma around mental health, broaden your definition. Find compassion for the whole spectrum.
The biases against psychosis and mania run deep and often leave people with these diagnoses at the margins of society. 3/
The biases against psychosis and mania run deep and often leave people with these diagnoses at the margins of society. 3/
#BellLetsTalk about anorexia and a lack of treatment options in Saskatchewan.
#BellLetsTalk about the tangled mental health system in Canada. My thread from last year talks about public and private mental health delivery.
#BellLetsTalk about social media bullying in teens and suicidality.
Toronto’s Marty Verlaan is one of 300,000 Canadians living with schizophrenia. This is his story.
Film: The Man Who Walks Backwards
Directed by: Stephen Hosier
Learn More: torstar.co/W0Ig50DkBd2
@SchizophreniaCa #BellLetsTalk #schizophrenia #mentalhealth
Film: The Man Who Walks Backwards
Directed by: Stephen Hosier
Learn More: torstar.co/W0Ig50DkBd2
@SchizophreniaCa #BellLetsTalk #schizophrenia #mentalhealth
“I just wanted to tell Marty’s story and show people that someone like Marty walking backwards on the street might seem a little peculiar at first. But he’s got a past, he’s got a present and he has a future," Hosier said.
thestar.com/news/gta/2021/…
thestar.com/news/gta/2021/…
In the film, Marty reveals how he became estranged from his family — his wife and two kids — and hopes to be reunited with them someday, how he began hearing voices and how, about 11 years ago, he began walking backwards.
📷: Thomas Skrlj
thestar.com/news/gta/2021/…
📷: Thomas Skrlj
thestar.com/news/gta/2021/…
I didn’t get a chance to comment on this more the other day, but we are absolutely seeing this surge of anorexia in Saskatoon over the last 6 months or so.
In some ways, it’s almost reassuring to see it’s happening elsewhere too. Initially we were wondering if it was just us.
In some ways, it’s almost reassuring to see it’s happening elsewhere too. Initially we were wondering if it was just us.
Anorexia is probably the deadliest mental illness you can get for children & adolescents. The mortality rate is high and since it usually hits teens, it takes out kids who shouldn’t be dying of anything at their age. So it’s serious stuff.
They mostly die from two causes:
They mostly die from two causes:
1) Heart problems
See, if you’re really underweight, you don’t have much left to burn for energy other than muscle.
Your heart is a muscle.
So if you’re low enough in weight, your heart will literally shrink in size. You’re burning it for fuel.
See, if you’re really underweight, you don’t have much left to burn for energy other than muscle.
Your heart is a muscle.
So if you’re low enough in weight, your heart will literally shrink in size. You’re burning it for fuel.
آپ نہیں جانتے کہ آپ کے اردگرد نظر آنے والے بظاہر پرسکون اور خوش باش لوگ کس ذہنی دباؤ، پریشانی اور اندرونی ٹوٹ پھوٹ کا شکار ہیں۔ہمارے دوست، رشتہ دار یہاں تک کہ ہمارے ٹین ایج کو پہنچنے والے بچے پڑھائی اور بے پناہ بڑھتے ہوئے مقابلے کی فضاء سے متاثر ہو سکتے ہیں۔
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ہمیشہ اپنارویہ مشفقانہ اوررحمدلانہ رکھیے
ذہنی پریشانی کے شکار کسی شخص سے کبھی مت کہیےکہ۔
-تم صرف عبادت یادعا میں دل لگاؤ
-تمہارا اصل مسئلہ تمہارا اپنا رویہ ہے یہ سب پریشانی صرف تمہارےدماغ کی پیداوار ہے
-ہم سب کےساتھ کوئی نہ کوئی مسئلہ ہوتا ہے۔یہ تمہارےاکیلے کے ساتھ نہیں ہے
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ذہنی پریشانی کے شکار کسی شخص سے کبھی مت کہیےکہ۔
-تم صرف عبادت یادعا میں دل لگاؤ
-تمہارا اصل مسئلہ تمہارا اپنا رویہ ہے یہ سب پریشانی صرف تمہارےدماغ کی پیداوار ہے
-ہم سب کےساتھ کوئی نہ کوئی مسئلہ ہوتا ہے۔یہ تمہارےاکیلے کے ساتھ نہیں ہے
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-جو کچھ تم محسوس کرتے ہو یہ کوئی انوکھا نہیں، ہر ایک کبھی نہ کبھی ایسا محسوس کرتاہے
اسکے برعکس انہیں محبت سےاحساس دلائیں اور بتائیں کہ
- کچھ بھی ہو تم بے حداہم ہو۔تمہاری خوشی اہم ہے
-سب سے پہلےاپنے آپ سےمحبت کرنا اپنے آپ کو اہمیت دینا سیکھو
-کبھی اپنے آپ کو جج نہ کرو۔
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اسکے برعکس انہیں محبت سےاحساس دلائیں اور بتائیں کہ
- کچھ بھی ہو تم بے حداہم ہو۔تمہاری خوشی اہم ہے
-سب سے پہلےاپنے آپ سےمحبت کرنا اپنے آپ کو اہمیت دینا سیکھو
-کبھی اپنے آپ کو جج نہ کرو۔
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THREAD: It's good to tell your followers that they're not alone and can talk to you, it's even better if you personally check on your friends if they're feeling blue or have not been themselves. Reach out to people - sometimes it's hard for them to ask for help #BellLetsTalk
Sometimes that colleague, co-worker, or employee you supervise missed their deadline because they’re going through a difficult time. Before you start blaming them, ask if everything is alright and keep an open door for them to talk without being judged. #BellLetsTaIk
Before you ask people to come talk to you about various stresses in their life or before you approach someone who’s feeling down, first ask yourself, are you prepared to listen? Are you ready to calm them and be positive? #BellLetsTaIk #BellLetsTalk2020 #BellCause #BellLetsListen
We've come a long way to #EndTheStigma around mental health but there's so much work to do. Particularly when it comes to access to services. We keep saying we treat mental illness like any other disease, but the resources available tell a different story. #BellLetsTalk thread:
When I had a serious depressive episode in my early 20s, my GP was my only option. He was retiring and happy to write a prescription. Meanwhile, I still had no idea what he wanted to treat me for. Depression and anxiety weren't real to me.
Things got worse. I had test after test because I assumed there was something "physically" wrong with me. I wasn't crazy, right?
But tests were negative. And I couldn't function. I lost 40 pounds in a few months. To say my family was worried is an understatement.
But tests were negative. And I couldn't function. I lost 40 pounds in a few months. To say my family was worried is an understatement.
I know there are mixed feelings on #BellLetsTalk -
So, every year, I list the Atlantic organizations who are getting funding from the initiative.
So, every year, I list the Atlantic organizations who are getting funding from the initiative.
Boys&Girls Club, Charlottetown
Funding will support design/development/promotion of the Club’s new after-school intervention program, Reach for the Stars. The project will target youth ages 12-15 who are at risk of developing mental health & addiction challenges. #BellLetsTalk
Funding will support design/development/promotion of the Club’s new after-school intervention program, Reach for the Stars. The project will target youth ages 12-15 who are at risk of developing mental health & addiction challenges. #BellLetsTalk
Chalmers Foundation, Fredericton
Funding to provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy training to 25 primary care providers, as well as Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies accreditation for 3 peer mentors. #BellLetsTalk
Funding to provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy training to 25 primary care providers, as well as Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies accreditation for 3 peer mentors. #BellLetsTalk
The City of Hamilton is committed to creating a stigma-free workplace that enriches our mental health and well-being through conversation and dialogue, skill building and through assistance. We are very proud to support #BellLetsTalk today. #HamOnt
We know that every action counts towards encouraging conversations, reducing stigma in the workplace and proving support to those that need it. #BellLetsTalk
If you’re having a hard time or are in crisis, don't hesitate to call COAST at 905-972-8338 or KIDS HELP PHONE at 1-800-668-6868. #HamOnt #BellLetsTalk
