by Sam Fiorella | Jan 7, 2016 | Discussions, Mental Health Awareness, News
“Amazon Contributes to Stigma Surrounding Mental Health” It’s the opposite headline from that which we would expect to be seeing about a large corporation today; with so many organizations like Bell Canada going out of their way to help reduce the stigma...
by Sam Fiorella | Nov 23, 2015 | Mental Health Awareness
The end of the calendar year is approaching and with it comes not just the usual holiday hustle and bustle but end of semester exams and less sunlight in a day….all the things that typically add more stress onto a student’s already stressful life. We know...
by Sam Fiorella | May 2, 2015 | Advice
Are you Experiencing Unhealthy Stress? Entering post-secondary education is a stressful experience for everyone, regardless of ethnicity, income, or gender. Stress is part of life and isn’t always a bad thing. That said, there is definitely unhealthy stress that...
by Sam Fiorella | Apr 19, 2015 | Support
“Mr. Fiorella, we’ve found your son. I’m sorry….” After a frantic search for our 19-year-old son, these were the first words shared by the police officer who reported that my son had been found dead, by his own hands. It’s a phrase...
by Sam Fiorella | Apr 19, 2015 | Support
In October 2014, my world was turned upside down. My 19-year-old son succumbed to the illness of depression and took his own life. As many have said previously, this pain is something no parent should have to endure. There are no words to express the depth of the...