Health experts and guests with lived experience discuss the
impacts of racism on mental health
MONTRÉAL, Oct. 4, 2021 /CNW
Telbec/ - Bell Let's Talk is introducing a new mental health
podcast series, From Where We Stand: Conversations on Race and
Mental Health, hosted by CTV's Your Morning's Anne-Marie Mediwake, iHeartRadio Canada's CHUM
104.5 co-host of Marilyn Denis and
Jamar, Jamar McNeil, and broadcaster
and comedian, Candy Palmater.
Starting on October 6 and over the
next 6 weeks, the series will explore mental health issues
affecting culturally diverse communities throughout Canada and
feature mental health experts and guests from Black, Indigenous and
People of Colour (BIPOC) communities.
"Bell Let's Talk is pleased to launch this new mental health
podcast series to put a spotlight on mental health in culturally
diverse communities," said Mary
Deacon, Chair of Bell Let's Talk. "By taking part in
these podcast conversations, this informed, diverse group of mental
health experts and people with lived-experience will help advance
mental health and wellness in new and necessary ways."
The podcast series will feature guests sharing their personal
stories and mental health journeys, alongside mental health experts
from BIPOC communities who can help Canadians understand the
impacts of racism and injustice on mental health. Weekly episodes
will explore a wide range of topics, including intergenerational
trauma, first generation immigrant experiences, language barriers
and how stigma affects men's mental health.
"I am honoured to be hosting this important new Bell Let's Talk
podcast series alongside my co-hosts, Jamar
McNeil and Candy Palmater,"
said Anne-Marie Mediwake. "These
conversations are already happening among racially marginalized
friends and families across the country. This podcast gives them a
place to come together to offer help, healing, and insight into the
struggles faced by Canadians living with racism and the unique way
it impacts mental health. We're not just hearing stories, we're
providing expert help and resources. I invite all Canadians to join
us for these important conversations."
To subscribe to the From Where We Stand: Conversations on Race
and Mental Health podcast series, please go to iHeartRadio,
Amazon, Apple, Google or Spotify. The series will also be
available to radio stations for broadcast from Orbyt Media:
info@orbytmedia.com.
On cause podcast on Noovo Moi
Earlier this year, Bell
Let's Talk ambassador Joanie
Gonthier also hosted a mental health podcast series which is
available on the Noovo Moi platform. On cause features special
guests discussing a variety of mental health topics and sharing
their personal stories. A second series of podcasts is currently in
production.
"Discussing the challenges of mental health with others has
allowed me to better understand their personal experiences and help
reduce the stigma that too often stops us from seeking help," said
Joanie Gonthier. "Thanks to Noovo
Moi, I am pleased that the On cause podcasts have brought together
so many people to remind them that they are not alone."
Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund
The Bell Let's Talk
Diversity Fund supports the mental health and well-being of
BIPOC communities across Canada. Since its launch in 2020, the
Diversity Fund has distributed $2.25
million in grants to support organizations working to
improve access to mental health care for members of BIPOC
communities in Canada.
About Bell Let's Talk
The largest-ever corporate
commitment to mental health in Canada, Bell Let's Talk is focused on 4 key
action pillars: Anti-stigma, Care and Access, Research and
Workplace Leadership. Since its launch in September 2010, Bell Let's Talk has partnered
with more than 1,300 organizations providing mental health supports
and services throughout Canada, including hospitals, universities,
local community service providers and other care and research
organizations. To learn more, please
visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.
Media inquiries
Jacqueline Michelis
613 785-1427
jacqueline.michelis@bell.ca
@Bell_LetsTalk
@Bell_News
SOURCE Bell Canada