Lets Talk - Bell Acts in Support of Mental Health

February 8th marks the second annual Bell Let�s Talk Day. Recognizing that talking about mental health can help break down the stigma attached to it, the Lets Talk campaign encourages people to �start the conversation� about mental health with friends, family and co-workers. For every text message and long distance call made by Bell customers, Bell will contribute 5 cents to programs dedicated to mental health.

You might recognize Bell's Let�s Talk spokesperson, six-time Olympian Clara Hughes. Hughes brings her reputation as a successful Olympic medalist and own personal experience with depression to the effort to help grow the dialogue on mental health. Her distinctive smile and personal courage put a recognizable face on the campaign

Last year, more than 66 million texts and calls were made on Bell Let�s Talk Day resulting in $3.3 million dollars donated to mental health initiatives across the country. This generosity is a strong indication that Canadians care about mental health and want to be part of the national conversation. With everyone's help, this conversation can be taken to a whole new level. The first Let�s Talk day managed to rally more phone traffic than the 2010 Olympics moment when Sidney Crosby scored his famous game-winning goal, the previous Bell volume record. Now, in its its second year, the campaign hopes to be bigger than ever.

 

Bell's five-year initiative aims to get people across the country talking about mental health, to create awareness and raise money to fund programs. Bell is donating 5� to mental health for every text and long distance call made by Bell customers February 8. Not with Bell? Then hop on Twitter; every re-tweeted message about the campaign also contributes 5� to the cause.

Mental health issues affect us all. This year lend your support to Bell's Lets Talk About it campaign. Your support can make a huge difference. Its as easy as picking up your phone!