This week is Mental Health Week across Canada.
The Trending 55 Newsroom had a chance to speak with Associate Minister for Mental Health and Addictions, Jason Luan.
Luan talked about why mental health is such an important cause for him and talks about this year’s theme, which is titled, “Getting Real About How You Feel.”
The newsroom’s conversation with Associate Minister Luan is below.
Here are some important numbers to consider calling if you need someone to talk to:
Alberta Mental Health Helpline: 1-877-303-2642.
Alberta’s Addiction Helpline is available 24-7 toll-free and offers confidential support for alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and problem gambling: 1-866-332-2322.
The Kids Help Phone is available 24-7 and offers professional counselling, information and referrals and volunteer-led, text-based support to young people by texting CONNECT to 686868.
– Kenny Trenton, Trending 55 Newsroom
