Mental Health Camp Vancouver 2011: Diversity in Mental Health
My good friend Isabella Mori and I have sort of a mind-meld, Vulcan-like approach to projects. We sit down, think about things and we realize that we are on the same wavelength. This morning, we had a breakfast meeting where we decided on the theme for Mental Health Camp Vancouver 2011: Diversity in Mental Health. This fits within our trend of moving forward with the Mental Health Camp movement.
Our first year, we wanted to hear people’s stories. The second year, we wanted people to break free from silence. This year, we want to hear a diversity of opinions around mental health. You don’t think there should be a Mental Health Camp at all? Come and speak about that. Are you queer and concerned about links between depression, homophobia and bullying? Come and speak about that. Do you self-identify with a particular ethnic group and are concerned about issues that may be specific to that group? Come join us in the conversation. Do you have particular views about specific types of approaches to mental health? Sit down with us and let’s have a conversation.
We will be issuing a call for speakers around mid-May, but we are already working on securing sponsorship and lining up support. Consider participating. This year, Mental Health Camp takes place on July 23rd, 2011 at Gallery Gachet (thanks Jay Peachy for all your help securing the location and with the organizing!).
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