What’s behind the extraordinary increase in the number of children being diagnosed with bipolar disorder? What are the possible causes and how is the diagnosis being made? Is this generation of children somehow more prone to this illness?
A Café Scientifique is a two-way discussion between health science researchers and the public. Join our panelists. Bring your questions and concerns. Refreshments provided.
7:00 pm Tuesday February 28, 2012
Just Us Coffeehouse
5896 Spring Garden Rd., Halifax
Showing posts with label mental illness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mental illness. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Monday, January 4, 2010
Post a Secret
On January 20, 2010, Adsum for Women & Children will host Frank Warren of www.postsecret.com at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Dalhousie Arts Centre. Warren is founder of PostSecret, a community art project he started five years ago that has since blown into an online phenomenon in which nearly 500,000 people from around the world have shared their deepest secrets via postcard. The cards are displayed on Warren’s web site, www.postsecret.com
“I think the very act of sharing a secret, whether it’s whispering it into a friend’s ear or letting it go to a stranger on a postcard can be transformative,” Warren says. “I get e-mails quite frequently from people who talk about the changes that have come about by releasing a secret to a stranger. It’s not the act itself, (but) it puts them on a longer journey where they get to where they need to be.”
Adsum’s objective is to bring a unique event to Halifax that benefits the larger community as much as it benefits Adsum. Postsecret provides a venue for Adsum to reach beyond our historic circle of support to the wider community, especially youth. Aside from exposing Haligonians to this community art project, we will raise awareness of mental health and the many resources available in HRM and beyond. Frank Warren’s presentation also serves to diminish stigma, as he helps us to acknowledge that we all carry secrets … that we are all alike in our humanity.
Frank Warren’s stop at the Rebecca Cohn coincides with the publication of his fifth book, “Confessions on Life, Death, & God,” which recently topped the New York Times’ best-seller list. This is an event that you won’t want to miss in Halifax! Tickets are on sale now - $30 general admission, $20 for students. Call 1.800.874.1669.
“I think the very act of sharing a secret, whether it’s whispering it into a friend’s ear or letting it go to a stranger on a postcard can be transformative,” Warren says. “I get e-mails quite frequently from people who talk about the changes that have come about by releasing a secret to a stranger. It’s not the act itself, (but) it puts them on a longer journey where they get to where they need to be.”
Adsum’s objective is to bring a unique event to Halifax that benefits the larger community as much as it benefits Adsum. Postsecret provides a venue for Adsum to reach beyond our historic circle of support to the wider community, especially youth. Aside from exposing Haligonians to this community art project, we will raise awareness of mental health and the many resources available in HRM and beyond. Frank Warren’s presentation also serves to diminish stigma, as he helps us to acknowledge that we all carry secrets … that we are all alike in our humanity.
Frank Warren’s stop at the Rebecca Cohn coincides with the publication of his fifth book, “Confessions on Life, Death, & God,” which recently topped the New York Times’ best-seller list. This is an event that you won’t want to miss in Halifax! Tickets are on sale now - $30 general admission, $20 for students. Call 1.800.874.1669.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Change Your Mind
Change Your Mind - A mental health event for everyone! 1 in 5 will suffer from a mental illness at some time in their lives. Enjoy this free, all ages anti stigma event of music, spoken word and comedy.
Saturday October 17, 2009
2:00 to 5:00 pm
Stayner's Wharf, next to Perks on the Halifax Waterfront
For more information: call 492-1800.
Saturday October 17, 2009
2:00 to 5:00 pm
Stayner's Wharf, next to Perks on the Halifax Waterfront
For more information: call 492-1800.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Step Up for Laing House
Just a quick reminder about the Step Up for Laing House fundraiser…the climb up Mount Kilimanjaro…we will have donors dropping by with cheques for this and want to make sure that everyone is “in the know”…please visit the blog site listed below to view their progress…
On September 11, 2009, a group of Laing House supporters and volunteers will reach new heights in raising awareness of youth mental health issues as they climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. Henry and Rena Demone, Hans and Dani Himmelman, and Dr. David Kirkpatrick and Paula Taylor, will encourage and support each other as they work their way to the top of the summit.
The idea was born when the friends gathered at the 2007 Modern Day Masquerade Ball fundraising event for Laing House. Each of them had experienced mental illness in their lives – through a friend, family member or colleague – and wanted to come up with a unique way to support the work of Laing House. The group decided to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, raise money for Laing House, and increase awareness of youth mental health issues.
They launched their fundraising efforts in 2008. As a group, they have set a goal to raise $60,000 for youth living with mental illness. To make a donation to support the efforts of this extraordinary team, as well as to follow their progress, please visit http://stepupforlainghouse.blogspot.com. Every dollar raised will go directly to Laing House.
On September 11, 2009, a group of Laing House supporters and volunteers will reach new heights in raising awareness of youth mental health issues as they climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. Henry and Rena Demone, Hans and Dani Himmelman, and Dr. David Kirkpatrick and Paula Taylor, will encourage and support each other as they work their way to the top of the summit.
The idea was born when the friends gathered at the 2007 Modern Day Masquerade Ball fundraising event for Laing House. Each of them had experienced mental illness in their lives – through a friend, family member or colleague – and wanted to come up with a unique way to support the work of Laing House. The group decided to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, raise money for Laing House, and increase awareness of youth mental health issues.
They launched their fundraising efforts in 2008. As a group, they have set a goal to raise $60,000 for youth living with mental illness. To make a donation to support the efforts of this extraordinary team, as well as to follow their progress, please visit http://stepupforlainghouse.blogspot.com. Every dollar raised will go directly to Laing House.
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