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LIVIN is all about LIVIN your life at the top and destroying the stigma attached to mental ill¬ness. Connecting, supporting and inspiring one another to talk about their feelings, issues and problems because ‘it ain’t weak to speak’ and you are never alone.
LIVIN was co-founded by Sam Webb and Casey Lyons in Sep¬tember 2013, in honour of Casey’s best friend Dwayne Lally, who, like many others, took his own life after suffer¬ing from a mental illness.
“We can save the lives of individuals by chang¬ing the way people perceive, understand and interpret mental health.” - Sam Webb
“For too long mental illness and suicide has been perceived as a weakness. Mental ill¬ness is no different to other illnesses such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes. We will change this.” - Casey Lyons
Our objectives will be achieved through activities and events which:
(i) promote awareness of mental illness;
(ii) bring the community together on the issue of mental illness;
(iii) develop promotion and prevention strategies to increase community awareness and understanding of depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and re¬lated disorders and reduce associated stigma and discrimination for teenag¬ers and young adults through such things as fashion, sporting stars, celebrities and social media;
(iv) commission and support research to enhance knowledge into the cause and consequences of depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety, trial new and innovative prevention, early detection, treatment and management activities for depression, bipolar disorders, anxiety and related disorders and dissemi¬nate information about best practice models of care for teenagers and young adults;
(v) promote partnerships across health and other sectors to enhance respon¬siveness and support to teenagers and young adults who may experience or be at risk of experiencing depression, bipolar disorders, anxiety and related disorders.
LIVIN will apply income and property of the charity to promote our objectives.
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Healthy LIVIN = A Healthy Mind
Join the LIVIN family and help smash the stigma associated with mental illness. Connect, support and inspire one another to talk about your feelings, struggles and problems, because as long as you are talking you are never alone.
Contact: Sam Webb & Casey Lyons
Email: info@livin.org.au
Website: www.livin.org.au
Over 350 middle school and high school students from across the region packed into the Civic Centre today. The first Northern Balancing Our Minds Youth Summit was held, with the goal of ending the stigma around mental health.
The summit began in Vancouver in 2013, but has become a movement across the province. This year, Prince George was one of the 5 locations hosting the event.
It was free for all participants. Canadian Tire, UNBC and other community organizations donated the $40,000 needed to put on the Summit.
Youth heard from keynote speakers who dealt, and survived from, mental health problems. They also got to participate in thoughtful dialog. Several booths were set up, offering support and resources to those who may be struggling with depression or anxiety.
Trent Seymour suffered a spinal injury when he was younger. He was a keynote speaker at the event. “I want to stress that you’re not alone, and to seek help. Part of my journey was a lot of talking before I got into keynote speaking. It was just a lot of talking to anyone who was around; whether it be a counselor or close friend. I think most of us [keynote speakers] will talk from personal experience…I think it’s important because mental health ultimately effects everybody. It’s not discriminatory.”
“It’s nice to have something up in the North,” says Myles Mattila, the MC, Organizer and a keynote speaker at the Summit. “It truly inspires students by seeing everybody come together for the right reasons, and promoting mental health in a positive way to help end the stigma.”
Event Goals:
✓ Increase youth knowledge about mental health and substance use
✓ Build awareness of available mental health tools, resources and services
✓ Decrease stigma towards individuals experiencing mental health challenges
✓ Generate ideas on how to promote mental health and wellness in school communities
Who should attend?
✓ High school aged youth in Northern BC interested in learning about mental health and wellness, decreasing stigma
and creating a community culture that supports youth mental health
✓ School or community based adult allies that have an interest in supporting youth at and after the event
Over 350 middle school and high school students from across the region packed into the Civic Centre today. The first Northern Balancing Our Minds Youth Summit was held, with the goal of ending the stigma around mental health.
The summit began in Vancouver in 2013, but has become a movement across the province. This year, Prince George was one of the 5 locations hosting the event.
It was free for all participants. Canadian Tire, UNBC and other community organizations donated the $40,000 needed to put on the Summit.
Youth heard from keynote speakers who dealt, and survived from, mental health problems. They also got to participate in thoughtful dialog. Several booths were set up, offering support and resources to those who may be struggling with depression or anxiety.
Trent Seymour suffered a spinal injury when he was younger. He was a keynote speaker at the event. “I want to stress that you’re not alone, and to seek help. Part of my journey was a lot of talking before I got into keynote speaking. It was just a lot of talking to anyone who was around; whether it be a counselor or close friend. I think most of us [keynote speakers] will talk from personal experience…I think it’s important because mental health ultimately effects everybody. It’s not discriminatory.”
“It’s nice to have something up in the North,” says Myles Mattila, the MC, Organizer and a keynote speaker at the Summit. “It truly inspires students by seeing everybody come together for the right reasons, and promoting mental health in a positive way to help end the stigma.”
Event Goals:
✓ Increase youth knowledge about mental health and substance use
✓ Build awareness of available mental health tools, resources and services
✓ Decrease stigma towards individuals experiencing mental health challenges
✓ Generate ideas on how to promote mental health and wellness in school communities
Who should attend?
✓ High school aged youth in Northern BC interested in learning about mental health and wellness, decreasing stigma
and creating a community culture that supports youth mental health
✓ School or community based adult allies that have an interest in supporting youth at and after the event
Event Goals:
✓ Increase youth knowledge about mental health and substance use
✓ Build awareness of available mental health tools, resources and services
✓ Decrease stigma towards individuals experiencing mental health challenges
✓ Generate ideas on how to promote mental health and wellness in school communities
Who should attend?
✓ High school aged youth in Northern BC interested in learning about mental health and wellness, decreasing stigma
and creating a community culture that supports youth mental health
✓ School or community based adult allies that have an interest in supporting youth at and after the event
Event Goals:
✓ Increase youth knowledge about mental health and substance use
✓ Build awareness of available mental health tools, resources and services
✓ Decrease stigma towards individuals experiencing mental health challenges
✓ Generate ideas on how to promote mental health and wellness in school communities
Who should attend?
✓ High school aged youth in Northern BC interested in learning about mental health and wellness, decreasing stigma
and creating a community culture that supports youth mental health
✓ School or community based adult allies that have an interest in supporting youth at and after the event
Over 350 middle school and high school students from across the region packed into the Civic Centre today. The first Northern Balancing Our Minds Youth Summit was held, with the goal of ending the stigma around mental health.
The summit began in Vancouver in 2013, but has become a movement across the province. This year, Prince George was one of the 5 locations hosting the event.
It was free for all participants. Canadian Tire, UNBC and other community organizations donated the $40,000 needed to put on the Summit.
Youth heard from keynote speakers who dealt, and survived from, mental health problems. They also got to participate in thoughtful dialog. Several booths were set up, offering support and resources to those who may be struggling with depression or anxiety.
Trent Seymour suffered a spinal injury when he was younger. He was a keynote speaker at the event. “I want to stress that you’re not alone, and to seek help. Part of my journey was a lot of talking before I got into keynote speaking. It was just a lot of talking to anyone who was around; whether it be a counselor or close friend. I think most of us [keynote speakers] will talk from personal experience…I think it’s important because mental health ultimately effects everybody. It’s not discriminatory.”
“It’s nice to have something up in the North,” says Myles Mattila, the MC, Organizer and a keynote speaker at the Summit. “It truly inspires students by seeing everybody come together for the right reasons, and promoting mental health in a positive way to help end the stigma.”
Event Goals:
✓ Increase youth knowledge about mental health and substance use
✓ Build awareness of available mental health tools, resources and services
✓ Decrease stigma towards individuals experiencing mental health challenges
✓ Generate ideas on how to promote mental health and wellness in school communities
Who should attend?
✓ High school aged youth in Northern BC interested in learning about mental health and wellness, decreasing stigma
and creating a community culture that supports youth mental health
✓ School or community based adult allies that have an interest in supporting youth at and after the event
The thing that I would want all teenagers to know, is that there are always resources to help. They don’t have to suffer alone or in silence. If they are ever experiencing mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, or thoughts of suicide, there is always someone who they can reach out too. It may not be the first person who they contact, but if they know where to go thatwould be the first step in getting help. Sometimes they might not get the hand they hoped for, however they need to be persistent in talking to someone who they can trust. Speaking up and ending the stigma is not only important for those seeking help, but for those who are also suffering and feel like they don’t have a voice. Be the listening ear, when someone needs you because you never know if that someone could someday be you.
Myles Mattila
Kelowna BC
Canada
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