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WebMental Health Speaker and Advocate, Valéry Brosseau, Ontario. I am a mental health speaker and advocate based in Toronto, Ontario. I am available to speak at events, in …

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When Someone Opens Up About Their Mental Health

WebLast week was Suicide Prevention Week. We discussed how important it is to talk about it and the way stigma can prevent us from doing so. Being an open and safe …

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Women's Mental Health

WebMarch is Women’s History Month and yesterday was International Women’s Day. This is a great opportunity to talk about women and mental health. Women face …

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Overcoming the Silence: Childhood Trauma and Mental Health

WebChildhood should be a period of innocence and fun; it should be for the most part a pleasant journey. However, for some children, it is a time of shadows and secrets, …

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Black Mental Health

WebBlack people do not need to hear our shock and disgust. Racism is not shocking; they live it every day. What is more helpful is taking action, having …

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Mental Health at Work

WebThe stigma surrounding mental illness often stops people from being open about their mental health concerns. This can be especially true in workplace …

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Bipolar Mood Episodes

WebWhile everyone is allowed a bad day or occasional negative reaction, frequent lashing out can deeply affect a relationship. People with bipolar disorder …

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Gender Roles and Men’s Mental Health

WebMen are socialized to be strong and steadfast; they are expected to be protectors and providers. We often talk about how this affects women and the way …

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Valéry Brosseau, Mental Health Blog

WebThis blog will be a place for me to share personal experiences with mental illness, as well as informational posts and reflections on topical issues regarding mental …

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Let's Talk Mental Health Valéry Brosseau

WebJoin Valéry for a raw, human, sometimes funny, sometimes heavy conversation about mental health. Let's talk about the important stuff! You will have the …

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Privilege in Mental Healthcare

WebIf I had not grown up in a position of privilege, I would be dead. It may sound like I’m being dramatic, but it’s the truth. I would not have survived my illnesses and my …

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Racial Bias in Pain Assessment

WebBias from medical professionals is very present for Black Canadians when it comes to mental health, as I discussed in an earlier piece. Another topic I’d like to look …

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Microaggressions and Black Canadians' Mental Health

WebI use my platform to promote mental health advocacy, awareness and education. I use my lived experiences as well as my training and education to make …

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Barriers to Mental Healthcare for Black Canadians

WebCanadians’ experience of the mental healthcare system varies by community and involves many complex variables. So many factors contribute to guiding one …

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COVID-19 and Self-Isolation: How Are We All Adjusting

WebI started working at home two and a half weeks ago. It has taken me two weeks to adjust to a certain extent, regroup and find my new groove. The photo below …

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"Thanks for Coming to my TEDx Talk"

WebHere is the script for my recent talk at TEDxMcGill. The video is available on YouTube.For the past 8 years, I have been training in a martial art called Brazilian Jiu …

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Fighting Invisible Battles

WebA friend gave me a pin recently that reads “Fighting Invisible Battles.” She had ordered it for me when I was struggling and taking a 3-week medical leave from work. My …

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