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CMHA NS will host a virtual panel discussion in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day

Sep 6, 2021

On September 8, 2021, CMHA NS invites you to join us for an evening of hope and healing.

 

Over 100 Nova Scotians lose their lives annually to suicide and hundreds more report attempting. (novascotia.ca/dhw). This affects every one of us. Suicides and suicide attempts have a ripple effect that impacts families, communities and societies. 

World Suicide Prevention Day, which is held annually on September 10, is an opportunity to promote awareness, highlight support and foster understanding of suicide and the impact it has on individuals and communities. Most importantly, World Suicide Prevention Day serves as a call to action and a reminder that suicides are preventable, and much can be done to prevent suicide at individual, community and national levels. 

To promote World Suicide Prevention Day, CMHA NS is partnering with Worth Living, an online mental health community, to host Voices of Hope, a virtual panel discussion that will explore and demystify suicide through the powerful stories of three mental health advocates who will share their unique journeys to recovery and wellness. The panel will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom.

Panelists include: 

Each panelist’s personal journey is featured in Life Worth Living (Anderson, Davis, Campeau, 2021), a mental health anthology that examines mental health challenges and recovery from a variety of perspectives through 12 unique stories. 

 The discussion will be facilitated by Seana Jewer, CMHA NS CAST Lead (Communities Addressing Suicide Together).  

 There will be a live Q & A following the session.

(**To ensure this remains a safe event for all, please refrain from asking questions regarding specific details about a suicide attempt or ideations. The purpose of this event is to focus on wellness, recovery and understanding. We thank you for your attention**)  

Details:

Event: Voices of Hope: A panel discussion in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day.

Where: Zoom | When: Wednesday, September 8, 2021, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  

Panelists:  

Facilitator: Seana Jewer, Suicide Prevention, Communities Addressing Suicide Together Lead (CAST), CMHA NS Division 

Cost: There is no cost to attend this event. Please consider making a donation to CMHA NS.  All proceeds will support CMHA NS Suicide Prevention Programming.

REGISTER HERE

 

Please Note: This session may contain material that is sensitive in nature and could be upsetting for some viewers. Support will be available during the session. Details can be provided upon request by contacting Erin Christie, Communications Lead at [email protected]

About Worth Living: Worth Living is a Sydney-based online mental health community where people from around the world gather virtually to share their mental health journeys. To learn more about Worth Living or purchase a copy of Life Worth Living visit: http://worthliving.co/ 

About World Suicide Prevention Day: Each year on September 10, people in over 50 countries around the world will connect with each other by officially recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day. World Suicide Prevention Day is a chance to promote understanding about suicide: those impacted by a suicide attempt or loss, family or friends, organizations, professionals, politicians, volunteers, and community members.

 

 

About the Panelists: 

picture of KeithKeith Anderson:  Keith is a lawyer who has struggled with deep depression. He is a graduate of Dalhousie Law School ( LL.B., !983) and University College London ( LL.M., 1987). He first went public with his depression in an article in the National Post newspaper, called How I Returned to a Life Worth Living, published on February 20, 2008.

Since then, Keith has spoken at national mental health conferences, legal conferences, universities, and fundraisers. He has also served on numerous Boards of Directors and Committees for mental health non-profit groups. His articles have appeared in publications of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, the Canadian Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. He was a volunteer with Glenn Close’s mental health advocacy group, Bring Change to Mind, for many years. 

In the fall of 2015, Keith put all his advocacy under the brand Worth Living Mental Health Consulting, which offers podcasts, a blog, consulting, conferences, and now, a book. Keith also works with the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia.as the Provincial Peer Support Lead. 

 

Ryan Gould:  Ryan Gould is a thirty-six-year-old father of six beautiful daughters, Trinity, 19, Serenity, 17, Miracle Rain 15, Haven, 11, and Jaelyn, 5. He is full-blooded Mi’kmaq and was born and raised in Membertou, Nova Scotia. He has an amazingly strong woman, Samantha, by his side. His parents are Lee Gould from Membertou and Everett Sanipass from Elsipogtog.

A plumber by trade, he is the proud owner and operator of Rusty Pipes Plumbing & Heating. In 2019, he began his position as the Aboriginal Apprenticeship Coordinator for the Mi’kmaq Economic Benefits Office located in Membertou, where he provides mentoring, support, and services to all Aboriginal tradespeople of Unama’ki and guides them along their pathway to certification in skilled trades. He mentors brothers and sisters struggling with addiction, mental health, or grieving issues as President of the Membertou Men’s Society. He is four years clean and sober from cocaine and alcohol. Ryan feels amazing. 

  

Haley Tiffany: Haley Tiffany is a social work graduate of Simmons University in Boston, Massachusetts. She has been writing professionally about mental health since she was 17. Her work has been featured in MindBodyGreen, The Mighty, and TeenVogue. Writing has helped Haley to cope while dealing with anxiety, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), among chronic health conditions.

Aside from writing, Haley is passionate about mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and supporting youth in schools. Haley hopes that by sharing her story, she will inspire others to write to express themselves and have a positive outlet on their own healing journey. 

 

 

 

 

About the Facilitator:

picture of SeanaSeana Jewer: As the CMHA-NS Educator, Seana Jewer oversees CMHA NS’ suicide prevention portfolio including the Communities Addressing Suicide Together (CAST) Hub, an online resource hub that provides information on how community members can help those at risk and prevent suicide.  

Seana dedicates her career with nonprofits to community development in areas such as child and youth development, recreation, and mental health. In addition to her work with CMHA she’s currently co-chair of the NSHA Southeastern Community Health Board and NS Department of Health and Wellness’ Suicide Prevention Risk and Reduction Framework Community Working Group. She is also in the process of completing a Master of Art in Adult Education at Mount Saint Vincent University! 

When she’s not working, Seana enjoys reading nonfiction, hiking, camping, and spending time with her family.  Seana is also a master storyteller who enjoys keeping her audience guessing till the very end.  

 

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