I support the CMHA NS CAST Program and I’m going to #CASTANET for suicide prevention across Nova Scotia. For everyone who has been affected by suicide, join me and #CASTANET for suicide prevention during the CMHA NS CAST Program’s CAN Campaign. #CAN2016 #suicideprevention • What does Casting A Net (CAN) for suicide prevention in Nova Scotia mean? It means it’s okay to talk about suicide! Talking helps to increase awareness, reduces stigma and encourages help seeking. Together we CAN prevent suicide! #CAN2016 #suicideprevention • It’s the CMHA NS CAST Program’s #CAN2016 Campaign and I’m supporting them by showing how I will #CASTANET for suicide prevention in NS. Visit CAST NET for suicide prevention information and resources. • It’s the CMHA NS CAST Program’s Cast A Net (CAN) Campaign and I’m supporting it by (Insert here how you are supporting) (e.g., hosting an event, lighting a candle, writing a song or a poem or having a moment of silence… whatever appeals to you!) • It’s the CMHA NS CAST Program’s Cast A Net (CAN) Campaign! Let’s #CASTANET across Nova Scotia to prevent suicide. Let’s #CASTANET to raise awareness. Together we CAN all make a difference. And together we CAN prevent suicide. #CAN2016 #suicideprevention • I am helping to #CASTANET for suicide prevention for someone I know who has been affected by suicide. I am helping to #CASTANET for suicide prevention for my community. Let’s #CASTANET during the CMHA NS CAST Program’s CAN Campaign. Visit CAST NET for suicide prevention information and resources. #CAN2016 #preventsuicide • Let’s help to support good mental health in our community and prevent suicide by talking with each other. During the CMHA NS CAST Program’s CAN Campaign I am helping by talking openly with others. How are you going to #CASTANET to prevent suicide in Nova Scotia? #CAN2016 • It’s the CMHA NS CAST Program’s Cast A Net (CAN) Campaign! I’m Casting A Net to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention across Nova Scotia. Together we CAN prevent suicide! Share this and help me #CASTANET #CAN2016 •
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It’s #CAN2016 time! Let’s #CASTANET to prevent suicide in Nova Scotia #suicideprevention
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Support your community by reaching out and talking about mental health! Let’s #CASTANET for #suicideprevention in Nova Scotia. #CAN2016
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Support @CASTNovaScotia and #CASTANET. Check out CAST NET for resources #CAN2016 #suicideprevention
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Think of 5 ppl in your life – 1 in 5 ppl struggle with a #mentalhealth problem. Lets #CASTANET #CAN2016
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It’s #CAN2016 time! Let’s all #CASTANET and tell @CASTNovaScotia how. Visit CAST NET to #CASTANET
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Let’s #CASTANET for #suicideprevention and @CASTNovaScotia CAN campaign! #CAN2016
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I will #CASTANET and speak up to support suicide prevention and promote mental health #CAN2016 #suicideprevention
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Let’s # CASTANET to support NS communities. Let’s #CASTANET for life. Support @CASTNovaScotia #CAN2016 campaign!
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Themed Weekly Posts Week 1: Casting A Suicide Prevention Net on Nova Scotia • The #CAN2016 campaign has begun! Help the CMHA NS CAST Program #CASTANET on suicide in Nova Scotia! •
The #CAN2016 campaign has started! Check out the events happening near you! Discover different opportunities in your community #CASTANET
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Nova Scotia Public Libraries are joining forces with #CAN2016 to feature the CAN Video Series at participating branches. Visit www.novascotia.cmha.ca/cast-program for more information on locations and featured videos. #CASTANET
Week 2: Language & De-stigmatization Week • Words hurt. Find out how you can improve your language and how language can reduce stigma. #CASTANET #CAN2016 •
Stigma shames people into not seeking help for their mental health. Learn how language affects those around you that are struggling. #CASTANET #CAN2016
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Week 3: Aboriginal Awareness Week • Aboriginal people have their own unique struggles with suicide. Check out these facts about suicide among Aboriginal people #CAN2016 #CASTANET (link Aboriginal Fact Sheet, Community CAN-Kit) •
Nova Scotia has a large Aboriginal population. Learn how suicide affects this vibrant community #CASTANET #CAN2016
• Contact your local participating library to watch the CAN video series #CASTANET #CAN2016 Week 4: Mental Illness Awareness Week • A diagnosis is burden enough without being burdened by secrecy and shame #CAN2016 #CASTANET • There are a lot of myths around mental health. These myths can be detrimental to those with mental illness. Become aware of the reality of mental health in Nova Scotia #CAN2016 #CASTANET
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Week 5: Mental Health Education Week • People living with mental illness are more likely to be victims of crimes than to commit them. #CAN2016 #CASTANET • Contact your local participating library to watch the CAN video series #CASTANET #CAN2016 •
Education can help reduce the stigma around mental health. Become part of the conversation and learn something new today about mental health in your community #CAN2016 #CASTANET
Week 6: Community Engagement Week • Contact your local Branch of CMHA to find out how you can get involved in community mental health initiatives #CAN2016 #CASTANET • Contact your local Community CAST Coalition to find out how you can get involved in community mental health initiatives #CAN2016 #CASTANET •
As Gandhi said “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Get involved in your community and make a difference #CAN2016 #CASTANET
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Week 7: Peer Support Week
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“When someone is going through a storm, your silent presence is more powerful than a million empty words” #CAN2016 #CASTANET
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Contact your local participating library to watch the CAN video series #CASTANET #CAN2016 There are many ways that you can support your loved ones when they are suffering from poor mental health. Discover how you can help support those around you #CAN2016 #CASTANET •
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Week 8: Self-Care Week • “You cannot support others if you are struggling yourself. Share with us how you take care of your mental health #CAN2016 #CASTANET” •
“Talk a walk, nap, meditate. Be good to yourself, and take care of your mental and physical wellbeing. #CAN2016 #CASTANET
Week 9: Student Mental Health Promotion Week • 50% of students say they experience above average stress levels. How can mental health education help reduce that stat? #CAN2016 #CASTANET •
The average cost of university has almost tripled since 1990. Is it any wonder that students struggle with mental health? #CAN2016 #CASTANET
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Contact your local participating library to watch the CAN video series #CASTANET #CAN2016
Week 10: Resource Awareness Week • There are lots of resources across the province for mental health. Please contact your local CMHA or call 211 about resources near you #CAN2016 #CASTANET •
Thank you for supporting us over these last nine weeks! As we’re entering the last week, please join us in casting a net on suicide! #CASTANET #CAN2016
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Thank you for all the support over the last ten weeks. We couldn’t have done it without the participation of community members. Thank you for helping us cast a net on suicide in 2016! #CASTANET #CAN2016
