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Senator Michael Kirby has been a lightening rod for Mental Health change within the political system in Canada. As someone who has experienced first hand the impact of mental illness in the family, Senator Kirby speaks passionately on the issue. Senator Kirby authored the Senate report ‘Out of the Shadows at Last‘ which led to the creation of the Mental Health Commission of Canada. In honour of his contribution Michael Kirby was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2008. We spoke with the Senator at the Into the Light Conference, held recently in Vancouver. (5 mins)
This is an excerpt from Episode 104: Why should Canadians mind about the MIND?
Sound Therapy Radio recently had the opportunity to speak with Gillian Mulvale, of the Mental Health Commission of Canada. The Commission was established in March 2007 and is to provide an ongoing national focus for mental health issues. Gillian, a mental health survivor herself is one of the first two members of the strategy team. She speaks about the mandate of the Commission and the initiatives that are being rolled out over the next few years.
Part 1 (5 mins)
Part 2 (5 mins)
The above are excerpts from the full broadcast on Jan 4th, Episode 104: Why should Canadians mind about the MIND?
