Now reaching students at more than 200 universities and colleges in every province and territory, this year's Bell Let's Talk Campus Campaign has been enhanced with a digital toolkit to ensure post-secondary institutions can safely engage students across the country.
The toolkit is designed to keep the student mental health conversation going during the challenges of COVID-19 and contains resources like a virtual photo booth for students, faculty and staff to post selfies and share personalized mental health messages; wellness activities that encourage awareness and self-care; a digital Bell Let's Talk flag to be shared on social media channels and websites; and short films about mental illness, hope and recovery.
Bell Let's Talk has also partnered with Kids Help Phone for an Instagram Live event on January 19, focused on issues affecting post-secondary students and offering advice for young people coping with impacts of COVID-19. Jack.org will also be hosting a virtual Jack Talk on January 26, where youth speakers will share personal stories to help peers recognize signs of struggle and learn how to support others. To register for the Jack.org event, please click here.
"This has been a year like no other, and this is especially true for students across the country," said Fred Meier, President and CEO, Red River College. "As we continue to navigate these challenging times, it's imperative that students continue to stay connected and check-in with their mental health regularly. Red River College is proud to utilize the Bell Let's Talk digital toolkit as another important resource that supports healthy minds on- and off-campus, and we look forward to hosting our own webinar to help students form healthy sleeping habits to reduce stress and anxiety – topics our students have identified and asked for more resources and support around."
"Even when students have access to valuable mental health supports like we do at NSCC, it is not always easy to feel comfortable in seeking this help," said Daniel Abbott, Business Administration student and President of the Student Association at the Kingstec Campus of Nova Scotia Community College. "As a student who has struggled with mental illness, I know how hard it can be to talk about mental health issues and address them by taking advantage of the mental health supports and services that are available. The Bell Let's Talk Day initiative helps reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and encourages students like myself to access mental health supports and services when needed."
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Bell Let's Talk Day is January 28 On Bell Let's Talk Day January 28, Canadians everywhere will join in the global mental health conversation. You can use a wide range of communications platforms to join in – and directly drive Bell's donations to Canadian mental health programs simply by participating. On Bell Let's Talk Day, Bell donates 5 cents to Canadian mental health programs for every applicable text, local or long distance call, tweet or TikTok video using #BellLetsTalk, every Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube view of the Bell Let's Talk Day video, and every use of the Bell Let's Talk Facebook frame or Snapchat filter. All at no cost to participants beyond what they would normally pay their service provider for online or phone access. |
About Bell Let's Talk
The largest-ever corporate commitment to mental health in Canada, Bell Let's Talk is focused on 4 key action pillars: Anti-stigma, Care and Access, Research and Workplace Leadership. Since its launch in September 2010, Bell Let's Talk has partnered with more than 1,100 organizations providing mental health supports and services throughout Canada, including hospitals, universities, local community service providers and other care and research organizations. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.
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Source: Bell Media
https://letstalk.bell.ca/en/news/1262/bell-lets-talk-launches-post-secondary-fund-to-enhance-student-mental-health
*Photos are from the 2020 Campaign
