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Mental health within Black communities of Canada: profiles of advocates (and bonus recourses!)

This Black History Month, we honour the work of Black Canadians, past and present, to the field of mental health in Canada. Despite ongoing systemic racism and unequal opportunities, African, Caribbean, and Black Canadians continue to make significant contributions to this field.

Bell Lets Talk

On January 25, CMHA Kelowna celebrated Bell Let’s Talk Day 2023 by taking meaningful action to create positive change with Phil Johnson on AM 1150. Click the images below to listen to each discussion.

Mike Gawliuk

Candace Giesbrecht

Dani Moretto

CJ LeBlanc

Melody Brewer

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