A big thank you goes out to the Thunder Bay Dental Hygienist’s Society (TBDHS) for inviting me to present the Collateral Damage Project at their regular meeting on May 16. I was contacted a few months ago by Eva at TBDHS and … Continue reading
The Collateral Damage Project (interim) exhibit has been on display in New Glasgow Nova Scotia in the lobby of the Community Health Centre in celebration of Mental Health Week. I would like to personally invite everyone who has viewed the exhibit to … Continue reading
The ‘Champions of Mental Health Awards’ were held on Monday May 7th in Ottawa. It has been a humbling experience for me to be named alongside; Senator W. David Angus, Q.C., Ad. E, Dr Trang Dao, Michael Landsberg and the Cardinal Newman Peer Mentors, … Continue reading
I am truly honoured to be recognized by the Canadian Alliance for Mental Illness and Mental Health as a ‘Champion of Mental Health’ in the private sector for 2012. Press Release for Champions of Mental Health It is humbling to … Continue reading
The following are quotes from stories that people have shared with me about their loss to suicide. Since June of 2009 I have received over 500 stories and requests to be a part of the Collateral Damage Project. I encourage … Continue reading
We (at the Collateral Damage Project) believe that suicide can be prevented.
The Jack Project is a movement that promotes mental health and wellness for youth in Canada. In October of 2010 I met Eric Windeler at the national conference for the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention. Eric was presenting “The Jack … Continue reading
I want to know what training that you have received, as part of your University and/or College education in regards to suicide prevention. What part of your curriculum included suicide prevention? Social Workers, were you trained in suicide prevention? Nurses, what courses … Continue reading
On February 11th, 150 students from the School of Education at Laurentian University and teachers from the Sudbury area, including Manitoulin Island gathered for an event of suicide awareness and prevention training. I gave the keynote address on the Collateral … Continue reading
As I write this, 60 students from Laurentian University’s School of Education and 90 teachers from the Sudbury area, including Manitoulin Island are taking SafeTALK training. This it truly a monumental day for suicide awareness and prevention. After everyone has … Continue reading
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