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CMHA- Fort Frances branch would like to recognize two employees in Fort Frances for their years of service. Kristi Albright on the left (10 years of service) and Paul Sullivan on the right (15 years of service) were presented with certificates showing their achievements by Sandy Skirten, Director of Services. Thank you Kristi and Paul for all you have done in those years, and all you will continue to do.
The Holidays, Your Mental Health & COVID 19!
With the Holidays fast approaching and the presence of COVID-19, the holiday season is going to look very different this year for the majority of Canadians. However, different doesn’t mean cancelled! In this presentation, “The Holidays, Your Mental Health and COVID 19”, we will take a deeper look into how the Coronavirus has and will impact the 2020 Holiday season while focusing on concrete strategies to maintain your mental health and still stay connected to our loved ones during this time. Yes, this holiday season is going to memorable for reasons we could have never imagined, but this virtual webinar is all about learning new ways to not just survive the holidays, but put the joy back into them! Please join us as we talk about giving the 2020 Holidays a whole new meaning on December 2nd, 8th or 15th!
Please note that this is not a series. All 3 presentations are the same. Pre-registration is required via Eventbrite. For more information, contact: amyers@cmhahamilton.ca
Wednesday, December 2nd 7:00 – 8:00 PM
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Tuesday, December 8th 12:00 – 1:00 PM
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Tuesday, December 15th 12:00 – 1:00 PM
www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-holidays-your-mental-health-covid-19-tickets-129888133905CMHA Fort Frances Branch joins individuals and organizations worldwide to commemorate the Trangender Day of Remembrance, an annual observance on November 20th that honours the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. These acts of violence are due to stigma and discrimination against their identity and community.
Individuals who identify as transgender experience stigma, discrimination and violence, and “everyday transphobia.” These experiences of discrimination and violence can result in exclusion from social spaces, unemployment, avoidance of health care, and poor mental health. According to the Trans PULSE project based in Ontario, transgender people experience extremely high levels of depression and suicide, with over half in Ontario identifying symptoms consistent with clinical depression.
A large source of the stigma is the belief that questioning one’s gender is pathological and in need of treatment. An example of this is the practice of “conversion therapy” or “reparative therapy,” which claims to change a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. There is significant evidence of harm experienced by transgender people resulting from attempts to change their identity. While this practice has been discredited by numerous mental health experts, some practitioners continue to practice this approach due to discrimination and societal bias against transgender people.
On this Day of Remembrance, CMHA Fort Frances branch stands with others in remembering those whose lives have been lost, whose families and loved ones have been hurt, and those who advocate for a safer path ahead. CMHA honours members of the transgender community who have shared their experiences and hopes to create new avenues to have their voices heard in the influence of greater education, service design, programming and delivery. #CMHA #FortFrancesBranch #TDOR2020 #LoveWins #BeKind #Remember