Joshua Bell

New federal data show a decline in teen suicide A new report of an annual federal survey shows that depression episodes and suicidality among teens went down between 2021 and 2024. But one in ten teens still thought seriously about suicide in the p...

Suicide prevention is everyone's business, and while rates of attempted suicide decline, there is still a lot of work to do to ensure a suicide free world.

In Canada, part of that work starts with the implementation of a National Suicide Prevention Strategy.

www.npr.org/2025/07/30/n...

Excited to be joining this amazing team on August 20 for a lecture at @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social on the link between IBD and mental health.

Register now at badgut.org/lectures.

#HamOnt #mentalhealth @gisociety.bsky.social

With Budget 2025 planned for release in just a few months, I have submitted my recommendation to the government to ensure that Canadians' mental health and well-being are fully addressed in the budget.

View it now at budget.joshuamjbell.ca.

#YourBudget2025 #HamOnt #cdnpoli

As we update our National Resource Directory, we are looking for resources (local, provincial, or national) that you think we should include!

Know a resource that provides mental health help or wellness support?

Visit bit.ly/nyacnrd and make your submission today!

#mentalhealth #youthwellness

Statement on Ontario Budget 2025

Earlier this month Ontario unveiled Budget 2025.

This budget includes investments of $303 million over the next 3 years for community mental health & addiction agencies—an increase of about 4%.

Full statement: joshuamjbell.ca/news/statement-on-ontario-budget-2025

#HamOnt #MentalHealth #onpoli

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Victoria Day with family and friends today.

Our party is ready to continue to fight for the people of Ontario in our region under Bonnie Crombie.

Thank you, Bonnie, for making the stop in Hamilton last week to talk with members and discuss how we can continue to be there for our community.

#HamOnt #flamglan

Ahead of Cabinet appointments on Tuesday, I am encouraging Rt. Hon. @mark-carney.bsky.social to restore the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions.

Canada is in a crisis - and we need our government to ensure proper support & care for Canadians struggling.

joshuamjbell.ca/news

#HamOnt #cdnpoli

This #MentalHealthWeek, let's open up the conversations further with each other & unmask the real you.

Let's look deeper at how we can ensure mental health & addiction issues are addressed in Canada.

Full statement: joshuamjbell.ca/news/statement-on-mental-health-week-2025

#HamOnt

Two elections this year done and now a little weekend get away to Point Pelee National Park.

#HamOnt

As the former 2025 Ontario Liberal Party Candidate for Flamborough-Glanbrook, I am proud to be out with Chuck Phillips supporting him & our federal liberal team this election.

Learn more about Chuck at chuckphillips.ca.

Don’t forget to vote on April 28!

#FlamGlan #HamOnt

Promotional graphic for a webinar titled 'New Findings, New Perspectives: Poll 23 Highlights on the Mental Health of Canadians' scheduled for March 25 at 1:00 pm ET. Hosted by Mental Health Research Canada. Features two individuals looking at a laptop with engaged expressions.

🚨 Last chance to register! 🚨

Join our webinar, New Findings, New Perspectives: Poll 23 Highlights on the Mental Health of Canadians on March 25th at 1 PM ET!

Don't miss out! Register now: bit.ly/41Lf2Qc

Canada is everything.

Taking the step to be open with others about our mental health is a difficult one. Stigma and fear of judgement remain the biggest barriers to recovery.
💛 Join our campaign to fight the stigma together: mdsc.ca/stigma/eleph...
#endstigma #fightstigma