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Mental Illness Awareness Week


Mental Illness Awareness in Yukon-Oct. 17th-21, 2011
Admission to all events is FREE.


Beyond the Blues: depression anxiety education and screening day.

  • Free, anonymous, confidential, drop-in
  • Learn why you or someone you care about may be feeling something beyond the blues and that there is help and hope.
  • Fill out a short self-test and meet with a nurse to discuss the results
  • Find information about and local support options for mood and anxiety disorders, plus risky drinking.


Whitehorse

Old Firehall
October 19th, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Speaker - 7:00pm: Dr. John Higenbottam
"Mental Illness, Stigma, and Stigma Busting" 
Refreshments will be provided  

Yukon College - "The Pit"
October 20th, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Refreshments will be provided  


For more information on Mental Illness Awareness Week please call Mental Health Services at 867-667-8346 (1-800-661-0408 extension 8346 in the communities).