*CONTENT WARNING - The arena classroom provides an open and safe space for the exchange of ideas. This episode includes content that some listeners may find triggering. Please be forewarned that my guest and I discuss sexual assault, suicide, depression, and anxiety, as well as other related topics. If you believe that this episode may be triggering for you, I ask that you please skip over it.*

This week's class is all about MENTAL HEALTH. I am joined by my dear friend, Ash Larkin, and through the sharing of personal experiences and life lessons, we talk with you about the misconceptions of mental health and how we have chosen to take care of ours. 

Helpful Links (CANADIAN Mental Health Resources):

CAMH "Mental Health in Canada: Covid-19 and Beyond" July 2020 Report - https://www.camh.ca/-/media/files/pdfs---public-policy-submissions/covid-and-mh-policy-paper-pdf.pdf

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (Canada) - https://www.camh.ca/

Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health - https://www.cymh.ca/en/index.aspx

Teen Mental Health - https://teenmentalhealth.org/

Resource Hub: Mental health and wellness during the pandemic - https://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/English/covid19

Ash's Contact Information:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sewforyourself/

Online Shop (Our Conscious Closet): https://ourconsciouscloset.com/