tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409982.post5669347533378933954..comments2022-12-01T22:07:34.464-05:00Comments on New Jack Almanac: We need to talk about politicsMitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17662779929151451964noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409982.post-88926040519773190832012-12-17T09:51:14.291-05:002012-12-17T09:51:14.291-05:00I agree. The only reason we don't get as many ...I agree. The only reason we don't get as many tragedies like this in Canada is that gun culture is not nearly as embedded here. But the lack of support for mental illness is just as shameful - and dangerous -- in Canada. While lobbying for proper mental health funding will be an ongoing battle,I think we can all take small but important steps by working to de-stigmatize mental illness. Next time you or someone you know is suffering from depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, etc., <b>talk about it </b> We're all still too scared to admit to any mental weakness for fear of losing friends, respect and even employment. The fear of being shunned or thought of as "lesser than" is very real.<br />Wouldn't it be great to see a massive grassroots protest -- like the one Mita describes in the Netherlands -- to promote awareness and caring for mental health issues?Elizabeth Yatesnoreply@blogger.com