stigma
When I was in grade 12, two of my classmates, a pair of twin sisters, gave a presentation on mental health and the word “stigma.� I sat there bewildered. I had no idea what this word meant and was amazed that my two friends did; I had also never heard anyone speak openly about mental health. This was only seven years ago. The same month I graduated high school in June 2011, the Ontario government released a document that addressed mental health and addiction for recognition in the classroom. Today this document is called Supporting Minds, and is a comprehensive text that aids teachers in early intervention and offers resources for classroom use. This text is available online, and as I’m finishing my second
enigma
