Bell Let’s Talk Day 2020

Today’s the day! Today Bell will donate 5 cents to mental health initiatives for every text, mobile and long distance call by Bell customers, tweet using #BellLetsTalk, social media video view, or use of the Facebook frame or Snapchat filter.So far today, thousands of interactions have taken place from coast to coast to coast and around the world, all in the name of mental health and ending the stigma around mental illness (https://letstalk.bell.ca/en/) .The final simple way to end stigma is talk about it! Break the silence. Talk about how mental illness touches us all in some way directly or through a friend, family member or fellow student. Most people with mental health issues can and do recover.Together, we, the students at UBC Okanagan, can help end the stigma around mental illness. Remember that if you need someone to talk to our teachers, guidance counselors or health resources. are here to listen.Join us in the EME Foyer from 8 Am until 6 Pm or in the UNC main floor from 11:30 Am until 1:30 Pm and help end the stigma around mental illness by sharing positive messages with others, receiving FREE swag and using #BellLetsTalk.The UBC Okanagan Yoga Club will be hosting an all level Mindfulness Yoga session in the UNC 334 from noon to 1pm. Mats, bolsters and blocks will be available if you don’t have your own gear.The Mind of Mine Foundation will be hosting a forum on various mental health topics such as the effects of social media or resiliency as well as hands on workshops. Multiple resources will also be present. Join us in the EME from 6 PM until 9 PM.Mind of Mine: Mental Health Forum 2020