by Sam Fiorella | Jan 9, 2017 | Mental Health Awareness, Support
We’ve often shared the statistic reported by many organizations and government agencies that some 50% of those suffering with depression remain silent about their struggles, and so it’s no wonder that suicide seems to be the only way out to some. If we don’t have the...
by Sam Fiorella | Nov 14, 2016 | Advice, Discussions, Mental Health Awareness
Music can have a physical affect your body; music can help decrease emotional distress and amplify a variety of moods.  It’s said that music is one of the few activities that involves using the majority or entirety of the human brain. It can have the same effects of a...
by Sam Fiorella | Oct 31, 2016 | Advice, Discussions, Mental Health Awareness
We often talk about the importance of good diet and exercise in the maintenance of good mental health in school; however, building and maintain social connections is just as important. And that’s this week’s #MentalHealthMonday Tip. A Case for Social...
by Sam Fiorella | Oct 24, 2016 | Advice, Discussions, Mental Health Awareness
The stress that students place on themselves – and that are placed on them – is ever-growing. Exams, assignments, work, financial pressures, social pressures, and/or living away from home add an often unbearable amount of stress and anxiety to even the most...
by Sam Fiorella | Oct 22, 2016 | Mental Health Awareness, News, Unveiling Ceremony
We enjoy – and are grateful for – every unveiling ceremony for The Lucas Fiorella Friendship Bench and #YellowIsForHello student mental health campaign that we participate in. Each has it’s unique character, story, and memories. Vancouver Island...
by Sam Fiorella | Oct 6, 2016 | Advice, Mental Health Awareness, Unveiling Ceremony
W.L. Seaton Secondary, a Vernon, BC school unveiled the #YellowIsForHello student mental health awareness campaign yesterday in a ceremony attended by 900+ students, alumni, faculty, and community members. The effort to bring The Lucas Fiorella Friendship Bench to...