Stigma Enigma

"Race and Racism both play a significant role in Black people's vulnerability to mental health distress and reluctance to seek treatment"- K.Washington, Ph.D., President of the Association of Black Psychologists. ---------------------------------------------------- Albeit difficult to know the right thing to say or do in times like these, one thing we at Stigma Enigma won't do, is remain silent. We recognize our position in the community, and want to use our platform to prov...ide educational resources for supporting Anti-Racism in the community, resources highlighting black and POC experiences with mental health / treatment, and how we can all get involved (starting in our own homes) to support and become better allies for our black and POC community members. **** Check out the links and accounts below for more information****** Articles highlighting the disparities seen amongst mental health treatments in the black community, and the role racism plays in preventing access to treatment/ services in canada: https://www.evas.ca//getloud-about-mental-health-for-blac/ Website link to Black Health Alliance - A community-led registered charity working to improve the health and well-being of Black communities in Canada http://blackhealthalliance.ca Black Therapists Directory Canada - A list to locate and support black therapists in your community. www.blacktherapistlist.com ------------------------------------------------------ A few social media Accounts to follow and learn from: The Conscious Kid @blackmentalhealthmatters_ (https://www.instagram.com/blackmentalhealthmatters_/?hl=en) @ethelsclub (https://www.instagram.com/ethelsclub/) !!**hosting two free, one hour virtual group healing & grieving sessions open to Black people across the world.**!! Black Men Heal @blklivesmatter ( https://instagram.com/blklivesmatter?igshid=1suwwr5ngiw4j) ---------------------------------------------------- We will continue to add to and update these lists, and we encourage you to share your suggestions with us and with each other. Thank you! And as always, Don't forget to check in on one another

Today is #OrangeShirtDay, where we recognize the harm that residential schools inflicted on Indigenous communities and honour those impacted. We also join toget...her in the spirit of reconciliation and commit to ensuring that Indigenous children matter. #EveryChildMatters @humanrightscanada See more

Current list of participating restaurants: *Armando's LaSalle *Armando's Riverside *Caboto Club *Eddy's... *Tabouli by Eddy's *Factory House *Fourteen Restaurant & Sky Lounge *Franco's *KOMA (Kitchen of Michael Anthony) *Mezzo's *O'Maggio's Kildare House *Ortona 1864 Cafe & Pannini Shop *Pomegranate *Rock Bottom Bar & Grill *Vito's See more

These **NEW** Stigma Enigma cotton reusable masks are adult size! They are only $5 and all proceeds are to benefit Maryvale! Message to order yours!

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. Most people who are thinking about suicide show warning signs, indicate their intent verbally or through changes in behaviour. Suicide is preventable - learn more about the warning signs by visiting http://ow.ly/PmwA50BndAB #YouAreNotAlone

IF SOMEONE YOU KNOW: Threatens suicide Talks about wanting to die Appears depressed, sad, withdrawn Deliberately injures themselves... Shows changes in mood, behaviour or appearance Abuses drugs and/or alcohol YOU CAN HELP Stay calm and listen Let the person talk about their feelings Be accepting, do not judge Ask if they have suicidal thoughts Let them know that help is available Stay with the person until they are safe Take all threats of suicide seriously YOU ARE NOT ALONE. See below for crisis numbers: Community Crisis Centre - 519-973-443524 Hour Crisis Line Windsor Distress Centre - 519-256-5000Open from 12 pm12 am Community Outreach and Support Team-519-973-4435 Kids Help Phone- 1-800-668-6868 211 - Information and referral to community, social, health and government services

#youareNOTalone #SuicidePrevention2020 https://windsoressex.cmha.ca//suicide-pre/awareness-month/

PLEASE SHARE THIS EVENT Meals for Mental Health supports local restaurants and the proceeds from the "tip" go directly towards Maryvale! Keep November 2-8th in mind when thinking about dinner/ordering food!

Heading back to school has always been a time of mixed emotions/ feelings, for both parents and kids. To help navigate these feelings you/ your child might be having- especially with pandemic related stressors, the Children’s Mental Health Ontario has put together an excellent Back-to-School Mental Health toolkit. A very useful kit to help enable and support everyone’s mental health and well-being this school year! https://cmho.org/back-to-school/

https://windsor.ctvnews.ca//campaign-launches-to-support-f

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse click the link below for resources to help in Windsor-Essex.

Stigma Enigma Group is determined to make a difference. Order a meal from participating restaurants anytime Nov 2 to Nov 8th and a $5.00 tip will be added. Proceeds will go directly to Maryvale to help the kids in the community. Help us help kids. #mentalhealth #stigma