Bell Let’s Talk 2024 | Let’s talk about creating real change!

Jan 19, 2024

January 24 is Bell Let’s Talk Day.

This year, Bell Let’s Talk is highlighting that real change is needed for mental health in Canada with a new campaign – Let’s create real change – inviting Canadians to take meaningful action in mental health on Bell Let’s Talk Day and throughout the year.

Building on the shift in emphasis that Bell Let’s Talk started in 2023 towards actions that we can all take every day, the focus for 2024 puts the spotlight on mental health organizations across the country that are providing supports and services for Canadians experiencing mental health issues.

On January 24 and every day throughout the year, we can all take meaningful action to create change. Let’s create real change asks everyone to play a role and provides practical examples of ways to create change in our homes, schools, workplaces and communities.

Here are some actions we can all take:

• Choose a mental health organization to learn about or support
• Help a friend struggling with their mental health by learning how to support them
• Ask about how your school, workplace or community is creating change for mental health
• Nurture your own well-being by practicing and learning mental health strategies
• Get involved in a mental health initiative or organize an event to support mental health
• Engage in conversations about mental health to fight stigma

Want to make a difference locally?

You can make change happen at home by supporting the Canadian Health Association Nova Scotia Division directly. Our programs provide the tools and support Nova Scotians need to be well and stay well. This includes support finding and maintaining safe, affordable housing, assistance finding sustainable, well-paying jobs and access to mental health literacy tools and education.

Click HERE to Donate

Mental Health Statistics

• More than 200 Canadians will attempt suicide everyday; twelve will die
• The number of opioid overdose deaths in Canada is 21 per day
• 1 in 2 Canadians struggling with mental health issues aren’t receiving the help they need
• 1 in 8 people have struggled with severe anxiety

For more information about these statistics visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk