Meet Marco Perri, the author of ‘Attaining Fulfillment: 8 Pillars to live by.’
“To be fulfilled is a fate that too few people experience. This sensation of being at peace with your own existence and accepting of the realities of life, despite their harshness, is liberating. I sought to create a rough outline that a person can follow to get closer to fulfillment. My hope is that you can harness these words and find the motivation to move yourself forward.”
- Marco Perri, on his book.
As an avid advocate of Mental Health, he has launched community initiatives aimed at raising awareness for this relevant cause, and assuring people that they are not alone. He is determined to be a voice for the voiceless, and ensure everyone knows that there are people out there who want to listen to you, and want you to get better🙏🏽.
Check out his page for more info on his book and the work he does within our community!
#youarenotalone #letsstartthisdiscussion #mentalhealth #awareness #markham #ypam
Meet Marco Perri, the author of ‘Attaining Fulfillment: 8 Pillars to live by.’
“To be fulfilled is a fate that too few people experience. This sensation of being at peace with your own existence and accepting of the realities of life, despite their harshness, is liberating. I sought to create a rough outline that a person can follow to get closer to fulfillment. My hope is that you can harness these words and find the motivation to move yourself forward.”
- Marco Perri, on his book.
As an avid advocate of Mental Health, he has launched community initiatives aimed at raising awareness for this relevant cause, and assuring people that they are not alone. He is determined to be a voice for the voiceless, and ensure everyone knows that there are people out there who want to listen to you, and want you to get better🙏🏽.
Check out his page for more info on his book and the work he does within our community!! Marco Perri
#youarenotalone #letsstartthisdiscussion #mentalhealth #awareness #markham #ypam
BISLEEN ATTLI and the MIND-BODY APPROACH
Bisleen Attli is a mental health warrior that is making mental wellness practical and achievable. This 4th Year Naturopathic Medical School Student launched her own campaign called all about M.E. [MENTAL EMPOWERMENT], aimed to empower young people to create an unbreakable mindset so that they can achieve their dreams.
“I learned about practical ways to improve my mental health and I realized that every single one of us is capable of achieving great health with the right support.”
- Bisleen Attli
Visit her page for more information on her work🙏🏽.
Hi my name is Jessica Cianchino,
I am the Ambassador of Mental Health and the Executive Director for the Youth and Parents Association of Markham (YPAM) Mental Health.
Mental Health can be understood as a spectrum, so this means that everyone can relate to the conversation!
Self-awareness of your mental wellbeing is essential, so you are able to learn what self-care practices and coping mechanisms work best for you; as these methods can vary depending on the person.
For me personally, I realized that I needed to take care of my wellbeing when I started competing in pageants, more specifically, when I represented Canada on an international stage. It’s hard not to compare yourself to other people, especially with social media now being a big part in many of our lives. So for me it was so difficult not to compare myself to the gorgeous, smart, talented, women from all over the world.
But I had to change my perspective about pageantry and see it as almost a soul searching journey. You’re given a few months to try to be the best possible version of yourself mind, body and soul. And also to reflect on what you're genuinely passionate about and even better, be encouraged to actively become an agent of change within your own community. So in having a moment of self-reflection I was able to turn the narrative around, and not see myself as competing or comparing with other individuals, but at the end of the day I am only competing with myself.
We are all unique individuals, with unique stories to tell that cannot be compared to anyway else.
For me, spending quality time with my dog has helped ground me and make me feel at peace. There are so many mental health benefits to taking care of another life, whether it be a pet or your plants. The very act of being responsible for a living thing increases our sense of purpose.
So for anyone out there that is struggling with their mental wellbeing, I would recommend learning what self-care practices work best specifical
Hi my name is Jessica Cianchino,
I am the Ambassador of Mental Health and the Executive Director for the Youth and Parents Association of Markham (YPAM) Mental Health.
Mental Health can be understood as a spectrum, so this means that everyone can relate to the conversation!
Self-awareness of your mental wellbeing is essential, so you are able to learn what self-care practices and coping mechanisms work best for you; as these methods can vary depending on the person.
For me personally, I realized that I needed to take care of my wellbeing when I started competing in pageants, more specifically, when I represented Canada on an international stage. It’s hard not to compare yourself to other people, especially with social media now being a big part in many of our lives. So for me it was so difficult not to compare myself to the gorgeous, smart, talented, women from all over the world.
But I had to change my perspective about pageantry and see it as almost a soul searching journey. You’re given a few months to try to be the best possible version of yourself mind, body and soul. And also to reflect on what you're genuinely passionate about and even better, be encouraged to actively become an agent of change within your own community. So in having a moment of self-reflection I was able to turn the narrative around, and not see myself as competing or comparing with other individuals, but at the end of the day I am only competing with myself.
We are all unique individuals, with unique stories to tell that cannot be compared to anyway else.
For me, spending quality time with my dog has helped ground me and make me feel at peace. There are so many mental health benefits to taking care of another life, whether it be a pet or your plants. The very act of being responsible for a living thing increases our sense of purpose.
So for anyone out there that is struggling with their mental wellbeing, I would recommend learning what
Hello!
My name is Mary Catharine (MC) Dorscht and I am the Youth and Parents Association of Markham’s (YPAM) Associate Director for Mental Health. I grew up in the Markham area and now study Public Affairs and Policy Management at Carleton University.
Today I am starting the conversation by discussing my experience as a Highly Sensitive Person with Depression, a Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Something I wanted to emphasize is that although I tend to talk in past tense in the video, I still actively experience a lot of the symptoms of my mental illnesses. I attempted to keep things general as I did not want to get overly personal as this is something that is still very overwhelming and scary to me.
Over the next week, my focus will be on some of the various disorders, treatments and terms I bring up in my video. Such as CBT, DBT, GAD, BPD, Intersectionality, depersonalization and derealization.
#youarenotalone #letsstartthisdiscussion #mentalhealth #awareness #YPAM #markham
SPOTLIGHT: Laura Connor
Laura is a LinkedIn Marketing Coach for SMBs at Connor Speaks.
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If you'd like to be a part of this initiative, please contact [email protected] ! You are not alone. ❤
#youarenotalone #ypam #mentalhealth #markham #mentalhealthawareness
#story #mystory #whatsyourstory #letsstartthisdiscussion
Naomi works full-time at Credit Fresh servicing Americans. She is also a Holistic Nutritionist, Early Childhood Educator, Group Fitness Instructor and Life Coach. Her passion includes but is not limited to mental health advocacy and activism. You can learn more at: www.instagram.com/bold.revival or https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-go-9156a5170/.
STAY TUNED for more stories, posts on mental health and freebies.
What's your story? If you'd like to be a part of this initiative, please contact [email protected] ! You are not alone. ❤
#youarenotalone #ypam #mentalhealth #markham #mentalhealthawareness
#story #mystory #whatsyourstory #letsstartthisdiscussion
For my submission, I picked an original song titled “Some Peace of Mind.” When we talk about mental health it’s safe to assume that all we really want is just that, but through writing this song it encouraged me to do some further introspection. In the lyrics the last lines read:
“I always knew that one day I’d find
Just what I was looking for
But it wasn’t no peace of mind
Just something I can’t ignore”
This has always been an interesting line to me, it took awhile to realize what it meant. When I read now I see a person who thinks they want one thing, but in reality, want something different. It’s like this inner turmoil between different parts of you with conflicting thoughts & feelings about things, and it’s that inability to make peace with those differences that take you further away from yourself. I think the takeaway is that it’s okay to be confused about what you want and how you feel, and that you can give yourself permission to not have it all figured out.
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#youarenotalone #letsstartthisdiscussion #mentalhealth #awareness #markham #YPAM
Hey everyone! I’m Emily Minard, a volunteer for YPAM’s Mental Health Team, and I’m so excited to be leading the social media posts for the next week! In this video, I touch on my battle with an eating disorder in hopes to shed light on what eating disorders are and show how prevalent having a poor relationship with your food and/or body is. For more informative posts about these mental health issues and to see more submissions from our community, follow our social media to see our daily updates.
Stay tuned to the end of the video to find out more about our June walk/run challenge where you can win prizes! *Video Edit: 50km in one month is 1.6km per day* #youarenotalone #letsstartthisdiscussion #mentalhealth #awareness #markham #ypam
Linus Van Plata Interview Part 3
Academic researcher and educator Linus Van Plata presents his opinion on the necessary steps that we can take to improve mental health awareness.
An interview hosted by Jessica Cianchino and produced by Edgar Ipen Canada Sulit
#mentalhealth
#mentalhealthawareness
Youth and Parents Association of Markham
Interview Linus Van Plata Part 2
QUESTION: As an educator, what advice would you give to a student who is struggling with their mental health?
Educator Linus Van Plata acknowledges the crucial role teachers can play in supporting the mental wellness of their students.
An interview hosted by Jessica Cianchino and produced by Edgar Ipen Canada Sulit
#mentalhealth
#mentalhealthawareness
#mentalhealtheducation
#education
Youth and Parents Association of Markham
Interview with Linus Van Plata Part 1
Linus Van Plata , host, teacher, academic researcher and CEO/ founder of The Linus Van Plata School of English, shares his insights on the importance of maintaining your mental health.
An interview hosted by Jessica Cianchino and produced by Edgar Ipen Canada Sulit
#mentalhealthawareness
#health
Youth and Parents Association of Markham