(Tuesday, January 21, 2014) – On January, 28, 2014, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) National CEO, Peter Coleridge, will be available to speak to the media about the ways Canadians can improve and maintain their mental health as well the issues impacting people living with mental health conditions or illnesses. The interview availability coincides with Bell Let’s Talk Day, a national initiative aimed at raising funds, increasing awareness and breaking down stigma about mental illnesses in communities across Canada.
“CMHA congratulates Bell for its continued commitment to change people’s behaviours and attitudes about mental health and reduce the stigma associated with mental illnesses,” said Coleridge. “The increased profile around mental health created by Bell Let’s Talk Day also gives CMHA an opportunity to share information and tools about maintaining and improving mental health, and the services and programs we provide for Canadians living with mental illnesses or mental health problems.”
For further information or to arrange an interview, contact Joe Kim, Communications, CMHA Ontario at 416-977-5580 ext. 4141 or jkim@ontario.cmha.ca
About CMHA: The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), founded in 1918, is one of the oldest voluntary organizations in Canada. Each year, we provide direct service to more than 100,000 Canadians through the combined efforts of more than 10,000 volunteers and staff across Canada in over 120 communities. As a nationwide, voluntary organization, the Canadian Mental Health Association promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. The CMHA accomplishes this mission through advocacy, education, research and service.
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For more information, contact:
Joe Kim
Director, Communications
CMHA Ontario
416-977-5580 ext. 4141
cell: 416-457-9694
email: jkim@ontario.cmha.ca