MOB BOUNCE

Mob Bounce is a Hip Hop duo that formed in the later half of 2010 with the release of their, “Mixed Blood Mixtape.” Before the mixtape release, Travis Adrian Hebert (AKA The Northwest Kid) and Craig Frank Edes (AKA Heebz The Earthchild) had been writing & recording music since 2004. Craig is Gitxsan and Travis is Cree/Metis. The two Aboriginal artists have exceptional experience in playing guitar and drums, and have blended their musicianship with elements of Electronic Dance Music (E.D.M.), and Hip Hop production; they incorporate aspects of a Cultural identity with an Artistic identity by experimenting with free toning (Chanting), and a Cultural soundscape influenced by sounds of Nature.

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.

REP IT, SHARE IT, OWN IT

#itaintweaktospeak

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

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.

REP IT, SHARE IT, OWN IT

#itaintweaktospeak

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

MOB BOUNCE

Mob Bounce is a Hip Hop duo that formed in the later half of 2010 with the release of their, “Mixed Blood Mixtape.” Before the mixtape release, Travis Adrian Hebert (AKA The Northwest Kid) and Craig Frank Edes (AKA Heebz The Earthchild) had been writing & recording music since 2004. Craig is Gitxsan and Travis is Cree/Metis. The two Aboriginal artists have exceptional experience in playing guitar and drums, and have blended their musicianship with elements of Electronic Dance Music (E.D.M.), and Hip Hop production; they incorporate aspects of a Cultural identity with an Artistic identity by experimenting with free toning (Chanting), and a Cultural soundscape influenced by sounds of Nature.

@myles_mattila12 supports #Livin

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.

REP IT, SHARE IT, OWN IT

#itaintweaktospeak

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

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.

REP IT, SHARE IT, OWN IT

#itaintweaktospeak

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.”

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.”

@myles_mattila12 supports #Livin

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.

REP IT, SHARE IT, OWN IT

#itaintweaktospeak

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

MOB BOUNCE

Mob Bounce is a Hip Hop duo that formed in the later half of 2010 with the release of their, “Mixed Blood Mixtape.” Before the mixtape release, Travis Adrian Hebert (AKA The Northwest Kid) and Craig Frank Edes (AKA Heebz The Earthchild) had been writing & recording music since 2004. Craig is Gitxsan and Travis is Cree/Metis. The two Aboriginal artists have exceptional experience in playing guitar and drums, and have blended their musicianship with elements of Electronic Dance Music (E.D.M.), and Hip Hop production; they incorporate aspects of a Cultural identity with an Artistic identity by experimenting with free toning (Chanting), and a Cultural soundscape influenced by sounds of Nature.

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.

REP IT, SHARE IT, OWN IT

#itaintweaktospeak

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

MOB BOUNCE

Mob Bounce is a Hip Hop duo that formed in the later half of 2010 with the release of their, “Mixed Blood Mixtape.” Before the mixtape release, Travis Adrian Hebert (AKA The Northwest Kid) and Craig Frank Edes (AKA Heebz The Earthchild) had been writing & recording music since 2004. Craig is Gitxsan and Travis is Cree/Metis. The two Aboriginal artists have exceptional experience in playing guitar and drums, and have blended their musicianship with elements of Electronic Dance Music (E.D.M.), and Hip Hop production; they incorporate aspects of a Cultural identity with an Artistic identity by experimenting with free toning (Chanting), and a Cultural soundscape influenced by sounds of Nature.

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.

REP IT, SHARE IT, OWN IT

#itaintweaktospeak

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

MOB BOUNCE

Mob Bounce is a Hip Hop duo that formed in the later half of 2010 with the release of their, “Mixed Blood Mixtape.” Before the mixtape release, Travis Adrian Hebert (AKA The Northwest Kid) and Craig Frank Edes (AKA Heebz The Earthchild) had been writing & recording music since 2004. Craig is Gitxsan and Travis is Cree/Metis. The two Aboriginal artists have exceptional experience in playing guitar and drums, and have blended their musicianship with elements of Electronic Dance Music (E.D.M.), and Hip Hop production; they incorporate aspects of a Cultural identity with an Artistic identity by experimenting with free toning (Chanting), and a Cultural soundscape influenced by sounds of Nature.

MOB BOUNCE

Mob Bounce is a Hip Hop duo that formed in the later half of 2010 with the release of their, “Mixed Blood Mixtape.” Before the mixtape release, Travis Adrian Hebert (AKA The Northwest Kid) and Craig Frank Edes (AKA Heebz The Earthchild) had been writing & recording music since 2004. Craig is Gitxsan and Travis is Cree/Metis. The two Aboriginal artists have exceptional experience in playing guitar and drums, and have blended their musicianship with elements of Electronic Dance Music (E.D.M.), and Hip Hop production; they incorporate aspects of a Cultural identity with an Artistic identity by experimenting with free toning (Chanting), and a Cultural soundscape influenced by sounds of Nature.

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.”

MOB BOUNCE

Mob Bounce is a Hip Hop duo that formed in the later half of 2010 with the release of their, “Mixed Blood Mixtape.” Before the mixtape release, Travis Adrian Hebert (AKA The Northwest Kid) and Craig Frank Edes (AKA Heebz The Earthchild) had been writing & recording music since 2004. Craig is Gitxsan and Travis is Cree/Metis. The two Aboriginal artists have exceptional experience in playing guitar and drums, and have blended their musicianship with elements of Electronic Dance Music (E.D.M.), and Hip Hop production; they incorporate aspects of a Cultural identity with an Artistic identity by experimenting with free toning (Chanting), and a Cultural soundscape influenced by sounds of Nature.

MOB BOUNCE

Mob Bounce is a Hip Hop duo that formed in the later half of 2010 with the release of their, “Mixed Blood Mixtape.” Before the mixtape release, Travis Adrian Hebert (AKA The Northwest Kid) and Craig Frank Edes (AKA Heebz The Earthchild) had been writing & recording music since 2004. Craig is Gitxsan and Travis is Cree/Metis. The two Aboriginal artists have exceptional experience in playing guitar and drums, and have blended their musicianship with elements of Electronic Dance Music (E.D.M.), and Hip Hop production; they incorporate aspects of a Cultural identity with an Artistic identity by experimenting with free toning (Chanting), and a Cultural soundscape influenced by sounds of Nature.

MOB BOUNCE

Mob Bounce is a Hip Hop duo that formed in the later half of 2010 with the release of their, “Mixed Blood Mixtape.” Before the mixtape release, Travis Adrian Hebert (AKA The Northwest Kid) and Craig Frank Edes (AKA Heebz The Earthchild) had been writing & recording music since 2004. Craig is Gitxsan and Travis is Cree/Metis. The two Aboriginal artists have exceptional experience in playing guitar and drums, and have blended their musicianship with elements of Electronic Dance Music (E.D.M.), and Hip Hop production; they incorporate aspects of a Cultural identity with an Artistic identity by experimenting with free toning (Chanting), and a Cultural soundscape influenced by sounds of Nature.

MOB BOUNCE

Mob Bounce is a Hip Hop duo that formed in the later half of 2010 with the release of their, “Mixed Blood Mixtape.” Before the mixtape release, Travis Adrian Hebert (AKA The Northwest Kid) and Craig Frank Edes (AKA Heebz The Earthchild) had been writing & recording music since 2004. Craig is Gitxsan and Travis is Cree/Metis. The two Aboriginal artists have exceptional experience in playing guitar and drums, and have blended their musicianship with elements of Electronic Dance Music (E.D.M.), and Hip Hop production; they incorporate aspects of a Cultural identity with an Artistic identity by experimenting with free toning (Chanting), and a Cultural soundscape influenced by sounds of Nature.

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.”

MOB BOUNCE

Mob Bounce is a Hip Hop duo that formed in the later half of 2010 with the release of their, “Mixed Blood Mixtape.” Before the mixtape release, Travis Adrian Hebert (AKA The Northwest Kid) and Craig Frank Edes (AKA Heebz The Earthchild) had been writing & recording music since 2004. Craig is Gitxsan and Travis is Cree/Metis. The two Aboriginal artists have exceptional experience in playing guitar and drums, and have blended their musicianship with elements of Electronic Dance Music (E.D.M.), and Hip Hop production; they incorporate aspects of a Cultural identity with an Artistic identity by experimenting with free toning (Chanting), and a Cultural soundscape influenced by sounds of Nature.

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.

REP IT, SHARE IT, OWN IT

#itaintweaktospeak

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

MOB BOUNCE

Mob Bounce is a Hip Hop duo that formed in the later half of 2010 with the release of their, “Mixed Blood Mixtape.” Before the mixtape release, Travis Adrian Hebert (AKA The Northwest Kid) and Craig Frank Edes (AKA Heebz The Earthchild) had been writing & recording music since 2004. Craig is Gitxsan and Travis is Cree/Metis. The two Aboriginal artists have exceptional experience in playing guitar and drums, and have blended their musicianship with elements of Electronic Dance Music (E.D.M.), and Hip Hop production; they incorporate aspects of a Cultural identity with an Artistic identity by experimenting with free toning (Chanting), and a Cultural soundscape influenced by sounds of Nature.

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.”

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.”

MOB BOUNCE

Mob Bounce is a Hip Hop duo that formed in the later half of 2010 with the release of their, “Mixed Blood Mixtape.” Before the mixtape release, Travis Adrian Hebert (AKA The Northwest Kid) and Craig Frank Edes (AKA Heebz The Earthchild) had been writing & recording music since 2004. Craig is Gitxsan and Travis is Cree/Metis. The two Aboriginal artists have exceptional experience in playing guitar and drums, and have blended their musicianship with elements of Electronic Dance Music (E.D.M.), and Hip Hop production; they incorporate aspects of a Cultural identity with an Artistic identity by experimenting with free toning (Chanting), and a Cultural soundscape influenced by sounds of Nature.

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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

started with a great morning finished with a perfect evening.

#bell_letstalk

# you matter

#mentalhealth

#kelowna

#okanagan Lake

#2015

#mattila

# love our new house

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.”

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.”