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S3:E4 Embracing Life with Brandi Bell, Ministry of Government Relations
S3:E4 Embracing Life with Brandi Bell, Ministry of Government Relations
S3:E4 Embracing Life with Brandi Bell, Ministry of Government Relations
Wednesday 12th October 2022
Brandi Bell discusses the Embracing Life Initiative's approach to reducing suicide rates in northern communities with a focus on community support and self-care.
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Get the buttons here!Brandi Bell on Building Resilient Northern Communities
The purpose of the initiative is to reduce suicide rates in northern communities by working together.
How do you tackle a challenge as complex and heartbreaking as suicide in northern communities? Brandi Bell, Senior Policy Analyst and Secretariat of Embracing Life, Northern Engagement and Indigenous and Northern Relations for the Ministry of Government Relations, shares her insights in this powerful episode of MuniCast. The Embracing Life Initiative, which began in 2013-14, aims to reduce suicide rates through a multi-faceted approach that includes healthy life promotion, suicide prevention, intervention, and post-vention.
Brandi talks about the vital role of community support in fostering mental well-being and shares practical self-care tips. She also introduces the Embracing Life app, a tool designed to offer immediate access to resources and support. A key takeaway from this episode is the importance of listening without judgment, a skill that can make a world of difference. Tune in to learn how northern communities are coming together to embrace life and support one another.