mental health


Team 55 And How We Prevent Suicide
It’s a heavy one, but I assure you this man has some incredible insight. Please watch, comment, and share this week’s episode of Parking With MF. You could save a life. Related: How To Talk To Your Kids And Friends About Suicide To donate or help with the ASOP program and Team 55, click here.

Daryl Bennett: Who Is He Really? And Why Does He Want To Be Mayor Of Peterborough Again
This week, Daryl Bennett goes Parking With MF. Learn about the real Daryl Bennett while we talk about hot issues like social services, mental health, and more. We also sing a duet, with the help of someone who you may remember from a recent episode. Take a moment to watch the interview and be sure to

Mental Health Is Everything, Let’s Talk About What Needs To Change
I recently had to use our medical system for a mental health crisis for a friend and I have some important feedback. People who are reaching out for help in a mental health crisis deserve to be treated and cared for in a way that pays respect to what they are going through and how

Hitting Back At Mental Illness
Mental health unites and divides us all. It’s a disease of the brain and it does not discriminate again anyone. In this week’s episode of Parking With MF, I have Brianna Hamilton and Sarah Ross in my Dodge Ram to talk about how mental illness has affected their lives and what they are doing to “hit

How To Talk To Your Kids And Friends About Suicide
This week’s Parking With MF is intense and is a follow up to the emotional interview I shared a few weeks ago. Jack, who works with the Canadian Mental Health Association, is here to share his insight into how you can talk to your kids, family, friends, and employees about suicide. One line that will stick

A Mom’s Story About Youth Suicide
This is an intense and uncomfortable topic, but we can all learn from Leah’s story in this week’s episode of Parking With MF. Before watching this video, be aware this may be a trigger for those dealing with mental illness and suicide. Please watch this video with a friend or loved one. Related: The Worst Day

A Powerful Letter From A Dad About His Depressed Son
As many of you know, Bell Let’s Talk Day is January 25th 2017. I love the awareness this day brings to mental health, but my big wish is that we KEEP talking ALL YEAR. I truly believe we are making huge progress as a society in recognizing how important it is to talk about mental

Running FOR Your Mind: Julie Vallieres’ Story
Bell Let’s Talk Day is over, but mental health is still here. We need to keep talking. We need to keep sharing. Julie Vallieres believes strongly in educating everyone about mental health. She has experienced her own battles and wants to help others. As a high school teacher at St. Peter Catholic High school Julie