{"id":10022,"date":"2025-01-22T14:01:34","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T14:01:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/?p=10022"},"modified":"2025-01-22T14:01:34","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T14:01:34","slug":"bell-lets-talk-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/22\/bell-lets-talk-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Bell Lets Talk 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What is Bell Let&#8217;s Talk Day?<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E4qofB0SSvM?si=4Ltk-OzKerQwi2h2\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nEvery January, Bell Let\u2019s Talk Day brings Canadians together to break the stigma around mental health. For every interaction using <strong>#BellLetsTalk<\/strong>, Bell donates to mental health initiatives across Canada.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s focus is on <strong>supporting youth mental health<\/strong> and <strong>increasing access<\/strong> to mental health resources.<\/p>\n<p>Circle of Care is proud to join this effort to encourage people to share their experiences and support one another today and every day.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Need Immediate Support?<\/strong> If you or someone you know is in immediate distress, <strong>call or text 9-8-8<\/strong> anytime for free, confidential support.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Supporting Young People<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a parent, relative, mentor, sibling, or friend, your support is vital to the young people in your life. These resources from CMHA can help you to start the conversation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cmha.ca\/brochure\/talking-to-teens-about-mental-health\/\"><strong>Talking to Teens About Mental Health<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; This article from the Canadian Mental Health Association (SMHA) offer practical tips for encouraging dialogue and recognizing when teens may need additional support.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cmha.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ByTheirSideGuide_FINAL_EN-FINAL-ua-1.pdf\"><strong>By Their Side: Helping Youth with Mental Health<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; This in-depth guide is designed to prepare you for supporting youth and responding to youth mental health needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Supporting Others<\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes it\u2019s hard to talk about mental health. Knowing what to say or how to say it isn\u2019t obvious. Here are some resources that can help you get started.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/letstalk.bell.ca\/tools-and-resources\/\"><strong>Bell Let&#8217;s Talk conversation guides<\/strong><\/a> can be used to lead a discussion about mental health or to start a conversation with someone you care about.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bethere.org\/Home\"><strong>Be There by Jack.org<\/strong><\/a> is a free, interactive resource that helps build confidence in supporting someone\u2019s mental health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Be a Resource<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pick up a copy of the <a href=\"https:\/\/media.graphassets.com\/WImMM01Sv2In8K6dD8Us\">Mental Health Pocketbook<\/a><\/strong> for practical advice at your fingertips.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Share <\/strong>a kind message or a resource that has helped you using the <strong>#BellLetsTalk<\/strong> hashtag on social media<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/circleofcare.formstack.com\/forms\/highfive\"><strong>Give a High Five<\/strong><\/a> to uplift others.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Take time to listen<\/strong> to those around you. Even small moments of kindness or empathy can make a big difference!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Getting Support<\/h2>\n<h3>Pay What You Can Psychotherapy Services<\/h3>\n<p>The Toronto Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis (TICP) is launching a &#8220;Pay What You Can&#8221; program for in-person psychotherapy sessions with their Student Therapists.<\/p>\n<p>TCIP is especially interested in increasing access to Mental Health services for employees working in the health care sector. Closely supervised by experienced registered psychotherapists, this program allows early career psychotherapists to gain valuable experience while providing affordable high quality mental health care.<\/p>\n<p>This program will offer weekly, in-person sessions at their clinic, located at 427 Vaughan Road (North of St. Clair). Prospective clients are welcome to pay what they can afford (recommended amount is $5-$25 per session).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/ticp.on.ca\/ticp-community-clinic\/\">https:\/\/ticp.on.ca\/ticp-community-clinic\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Practice Self Care<\/h3>\n<p>Self-care is crucial for physical, emotional, and mental health. Practicing self-care means taking the time to participate in activities that bring you enjoyment or a sense of calm and peacefulness.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/media.graphassets.com\/xnTa8uQGRDqoRfE6NIpl\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10055\" src=\"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Self-Care-Activity-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"Self care activity grid\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Self-Care-Activity-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Self-Care-Activity.jpg 612w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Challenge yourself to complete as many self-care activities as you can. For each activity completed, fill in the talk bubble in that square.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find more activities and resources: <a href=\"https:\/\/letstalk.bell.ca\/tools-and-resources\/bell-lets-talk-day-toolkit\/\">https:\/\/letstalk.bell.ca\/tools-and-resources\/bell-lets-talk-day-toolkit\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Soothing Sounds<\/h3>\n<p>Unwind with a good podcast or some soothing music!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0nMF1JL5tNJW7B0teIFWxV\">SuperSoul by Oprah <\/a>\u2013 Conversations about life, growth, and purpose.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/4P86ZzHf7EOlRG7do9LkKZ\">Unlocking Us by Bren\u00e9 Brown <\/a>\u2013 Honest talks about vulnerability and courage.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlesymphony.ca\/\">Little Symphony<\/a>, a Canadian-based group, travels the world recording beautiful nature sounds and pairs them with heartfelt ambient orchestral music.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Other Resources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cmha.ca\/brochure\/coping-with-loneliness\/\">Coping with Loneliness <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cmha.ca\/brochure\/stress\/\">Managing Stress <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cmha.ca\/brochure\/mindfulness\/\">Mindfulness and Relaxation <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cmha.ca\/brochure\/work-life-balance-make-it-your-business\/\">Work-Life Balance <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cmha.ca\/brochure\/grieving\/\">Navigating Grief and Loss <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cmha.ca\/find-info\/mental-health\/\">Explore More at CMHA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/find-mental-health-support\">Find Mental Health Support in Ontario <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Find More Resources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/find-mental-health-support\">https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/find-mental-health-support<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Need Immediate Support?<\/strong> If you or someone you know is in immediate distress, <strong>call or text 9-8-8<\/strong> anytime for free, confidential support.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Content and resources on mental health for Bell Let&#8217;s Talk Day 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":8378,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-10022","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10022","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10022"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10022\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10059,"href":"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10022\/revisions\/10059"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8378"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10022"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10022"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10022"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}