Mental Health Awareness

Parents for Children's Mental Health is a non-profit, Provincial, parent-led organization dedicated to raising the voice of families and children who face the daily struggles and challenges when dealing with child and youth mental health issues. One in five children suffer from a mental illness. Suicide is the leading cause of non-accidental death in youth aged 10-19 years. The Child and Youth Mental Health system has been plagued by stagnant funding for over a decade. Currently, 656,000 families in Ontario are dealing with the stigma, isolation, and debilitating effects of dealing with child and youth mental health issues. The World Health organization recently released that by 2020 Depression will be the second leading cause of disability.

For more information: http://www.pcmh.ca/

Article on Parents with Disabilities

Interesting artcile on CNN...

http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/04/21/parents.disabilities/index.html?hpt=C2

Blind Jounalism Student

A great story about about a blind journalism student at Conestoga College.

http://news.therecord.com/News/Local/article/696966

Reminders/Updates

Just a few reminders before the end of the term:

1. All students intending to write in the test centre should book their tests in advance with us. At least one weeks notice is required.

2. STEPS Emloyment Day

http://www.sheridaninstitute.ca/Services/Student%20Learning%20Services/Disability%20Services/News%20and%20Events.aspx

Mental Health on TVO

A good show on the agenda on Mental Health Issues last night. A different perspective is presented.

http://www.tvo.org/cfmx/tvoorg/theagenda/index.cfm?page_id=7&bpn=779750&ts=2010-04-06%2020:00:00.0