Here in Canada tomorrow is Bell Let's Talk Day. It is a day of national awareness, education and fundraising for mental health by Canada's largest telecom provider. They will donate 5 cents from every text message sent on this day to mental health agencies across Canada.
Their ad campaign has been running all month showing employees talking and sharing about mental health with fellow employees and their managers. I commend Bell for this initiative however, it is only one day. People like myself, deal with mental health issues every day. It is an everyday and everyone issue. Mental health needs the resources of companies not just for one day of the year, however, for every day of the year.
I recently took 2 weeks off for mental health me time. It was refreshing, restorative and reflective. I am also glad that I had the support of my employer to allow me to do this.
I had never done this before, circumstances over the last month led me to that decision. In telling people I was amazed and humbled at the support I received.
Tomorrow and the days that follow think about the millions of people who are dealing with mental health issues every day and continue to offer support, to be positive and kind and walk a mile in some one else's shoes. We all have a story to share. Allow the people to share their story. Healing comes from sharing. Sharing scatters seeds and creates abundance.
So let's talk not just tomorrow, however, everyday of the year and every year.
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