It’s a conversation that has begun to permeate the walls of homes and schools nationwide, thanks, in part to initiatives such as Bell Let’s Talk and the work of countless advocates. Still, mental health is a serious issue that affects a number of Canadians, children among them. But Jordyn Horne, a third year nursing student […]
A mental health support group founded in January has received such a positive response that participants have decided to increase the frequency of meetings from monthly to weekly. Beaches Mental Wellness will meet Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. at Community Centre 55. The group was started by Upper Beach resident Jason Balgopal who, while […]
An Upper Beach resident is starting a mental health support group after living for years wishing there were something like it available in the Beach or East End. Jason Balgopal struggled with depression for years, and always wished there were some sort of similar groups available for people to share stories and offer mutual support. […]
