Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces to host panel discussion on mental health for Bell Let's Talk Day

January 23, 2017 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

Media are invited to attend a Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) panel discussion on mental health for Bell Let’s Talk Day.

The seventh annual Bell Let’s Talk Day is on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. DND and the CAF are longstanding partners with Bell in this initiative to continue the conversation around mental health and stigma.

Panelists include Mary Walsh, Bell spokesperson; Chief Warrant Officer Kevin West, Canadian Forces Chief Warrant Officer; Colonel Rakesh Jetly, Mental Health Advisor, Canadian Forces Health Services; Lieutenant-Commander Lyn Kingsley, Senior Social Worker, Canadian Forces Health Services; and Gilles Moreau, Director General Workplace Management, ADM(HR-Civ).

The event will be moderated by CTV News Anchor Graham Richardson and CAF member Lieutenant (Navy) Julie McDonald.

When:

Wednesday, January 25, at 1 p.m. EST

Where:

National Defence Headquarters, 101 Colonel By Drive, Brigadier Malone Conference Room (formerly Conference Room D), 2 North Tower.

Follow us on Twitter, Periscope or Facebook for live-streaming of the panel discussion.

What:

Panel discussion on the importance of continuing the conversation about mental health and how we can reduce stigma.

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Notes to editor / news director:

For more information, and to confirm attendance, please contact Jennifer Eckersley at Jennifer.eckersley@forces.gc.ca or 613-608-3793 no later than Tuesday, January 24, at 9 p.m.

Media are to arrive by 12:30 p.m. at the Nicholas St. security gate. Panelists will hold a media availability following the event.

Contacts

Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-996-2353
Toll-Free: 1-866-377-0811
Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca