Stigma Archives | Allan Kehler

Suicide – Let’s Talk

Apr 6, 2023

On July 30, 2017, Cory lost his son, Hunter, to suicide. Hunter was 16. Following this loss, Cory made a conscious decision that he would not shy away from the fact that this was a death by suicide. His reasoning? Cory understood that silence was not the answer, and...

The Power of Hope

Jul 17, 2020

The image on the left was without question one of the most challenging times of my life. I hid behind my smile, and not a single person knew the depths of my struggles with mental illness and addiction. As a teacher, I downplayed my collapse in the hallway outside of...

Mental Health Tips

Jun 4, 2020

Over the past few weeks I have received numerous requests asking for tips to assist in one’s mental wellness. This has inspired me to create a series of mental health tips. Here is tip number 1!...

Stories Shatter Stigma

May 26, 2020

While we are certainly moving in the right direction with mental health, stigma remains evident in our places of work and communities. Learning about various mental health issues from a book or a workshop is a great start, but do you know what’s even...

My Journey Towards Wellness

May 11, 2020

As a kid, I never grew up hoping to one day struggle with mental illness or become an addict. Who knew that these were the lessons I needed to learn to be in a position to help others with their mental health. My challenges with mental illness began at the age of 14...

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