Mental health isn't just mental illness, it's in everything we do. There are ups and downs, it's beautiful and messy, and at the end of the day, life's a wreck. Thing is, that wreck is what makes us 'US' and isn't that worth celebrating? A layered and rich wreck of emotions, nuance and stories, all culminating in very human experiences. We believe that conversations surrounding mental health deserve to leave the tall shadow of stigma and have their moment in the limelight. Life's a Wreck aims to be a museum of mental health, a parlour to the people, a place to celebrate all things mental, curating the stories of others and examining a world hidden behind stigma with a joyous curiosity and passion for storytelling. Join Kyle Moore around our proverbial campfire to share stories about the world we live in looked at through the lens of mental health. This is Life's a Wreck.
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Election Season Special: A Conversation with Federal Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Ya'ara Saks
Today I'm joined by The Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Canada's Federal Minister of Mental Health and Addiction. Canada is currently in an election cycle, and that's why I think it's important to learn more about the politicians who will be shaping policy surrounding mental health for years to come. If you're tuning into this episode, don't forget to vote in Canada's Federal Election until April 28th - more info below:
Elections.ca (https://www.elections.ca/) - general info
How to vote (https://www.elections.ca/content2.aspx?section=vote&document=index&lang=e#:~:text=Ways%20to%20vote,on%20election%20day.)
GO VOTE WRECKS MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
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25 Oct 2024
Creating a Safer Future For Canadian Children Ft. Dr Ainslie Heasman
Talking for Change is Canada's first formal, national and federally funded secondary prevention program to prevent child sexual abuse and the use of child sexual exploitation material (CSEM) and Dr. Ainslie Heasman is at the helm. An acclaimed psychologist and a leader in the field of child sexual abuse prevention, she joins us today to share more about the goals of this program and how it will help ensure a safer future for Canadian youth.
If you'd like to learn more about Talking for Change or are troubled by sexual interest or behaviour involving children and wish to seek anonymous support and free therapy, visit the Talking for Change website (https://talkingforchange.ca/).
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9 Sept 2024
Season Finale: Suicide Prevention and the Power of First Person Storytelling with Ailish Forfar, Mia Lobel and Piper Daken
Please see below several mental health resources to help you through times of suicidal ideation.
Stories have always been a part of my life. Whether it was the relief from my anxiety that would come from a bedtime story or starting a podcast to tell my own, stories have always been there for me. Storytelling has played a crucial role in how I've been able to navigate difficult times of suicidal ideation and so today's episode is an exploration into the true power of storytelling and its effects on suicidal ideation. In today's episode, I'm humbled to be joined by Sportsnet host Ailish Forfar, renowned podcast producer and storyteller Mia Lobel and psychology graduate Piper Daken.
If you are experiencing a suicidal crisis moment and need immediate help you can dial 9-8-8 anywhere in Canada to receive 24/7 crisis support.
Kids Help Phone (https://kidshelpphone.ca/): If you are struggling with suicidal ideation or any mental distress and are under the age of 30 please get in touch with Kids Help Phone using any of the following means: Text: 686868 Call: 1-800-668-6868 Online Chat (open from 7 pm - 11:15 pm ET): Link (https://kidshelpphone.ca/live-chat-counselling/)
Find a Helpline that suites your mental health needs using this directory: Find a Helpline (https://findahelpline.com/)
Learn more about holistic mental health care by reading the First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum Framework (https://sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1576093687903/1576093725971)
Explore the Suicide Prevention Toolkits created by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (https://mentalhealthcommission.ca/suicide-prevention-toolkits/)
The Canadian Mental Health Associate (CMHA) (https://cmha.ca/) is one of Canada's oldest and most trusted mental health organizations. By finding your local CMHA chapter using this hyperlink (https://cmha.ca/find-help/find-cmha-in-your-area/), you can discover what suicide prevention and mental health resources are available to you in your community.
If you are looking to be trained in Suicide Prevention First Aid I recommend checking out ASIST or any of the programs through Livingworks (https://livingworks.net/).
If you are a student, please do not hesitate to explore the mental health resources available to you through your university's healthcare programs. Booking my first session with a counsellor at my university was a life-changing decision.
Thank you all for an incredible season! To stay in touch until next season feel free to email me at lifesawreckpodcast@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @moorzyyy (https://www.instagram.com/moorzyyy/?hl=en) or the podcast @lifesawreckpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/lifesawreckpodcast/?hl=en)
Follow Ailish on Twitter and Instagram @ailishforfar (https://www.instagram.com/ailishforfar/)
Join Mia's Newsletter (https://freelancecafe.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profile) for some incredible reads about the world of storytelling and follow her on LinkedIN (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mialobel/)
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