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#BellLetsTalk trends as users amplify mental health movement
Published Wednesday, January 28, 2015 12:15PM EST
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#BellLetsTalk trends as users amplify the movement
People in Canada and across the world joined the movement to support Bell Let's Talk Day, a campaign designed to raise awareness and end the stigma around mental illness.
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People in Canada and across the world joined the movement to support Bell Let's Talk Day, a campaign designed to raise awareness and end the stigma around mental illness.
Today, for every tweet using #BellLetsTalk, Bell donates 5¢ more to #MentalHealth initiatives: http://t.co/qsyUzIANKq http://t.co/Brc2eaT3DzBell Let's Talk
Let’s change this stat, stat! It all starts with education @CAMHedu #BellLetsTalk @endstigma http://t.co/SqGtLbVike http://t.co/v6eScUQGCOCAMH
The voice alone is powerful but when many speak it becomes a roar. Let's shout out loud that mental health matters, Canada!! #BellLetsTalkClara Hughes
Mental health is worth investing in! Let's end the stigma. Help raise money & awareness by talking, texting, & tweeting! #BellLetsTalkKevin O'Leary
Want to make a difference? #BellLetsTalk will donate 5 cents 2 Mental Health Initiates 4 every tweet. Join me @Bell_LetsTalkKim Cattrall
Doesn't matter where you are in the galaxy (hear that ISS?) use the hashtag #BellLetsTaIk & raise 5¢ for mental health initiatives in CanadaWilliam Shatner
Important to remember celebs ARE "just like us." These issues can affect anyone: http://t.co/5H8SxLKJLb #BellLetsTalk http://t.co/7rMSTWmdP2MUCH
Someone you know is dealing with mental illness. End the stigma. Join the conversation. #BellLetsTalk retweet and Bell donates 5 centsJennifer Hedger
Today is #BellLetsTalk day. For every tweet and RT @Bell_LetsTalk will give 5 cents to various mental health initiatives. Please RT!Scott McGillivray
Very generous of Bell to donate $.05 to Canadian mental health initiatives for every RT of #BellLetsTalk today. Easy way 2 help out! Ming-Na Wen
I love when we actually get together and use twitter for good #SickNotWeak #BellLetsTalk Can we remember this for the other 364?Tim Micallef
WE HAVE 24HRS!! (not surprising) & If u don't RETWEET this TWEET a cougar may or may not attack me. Just saying... #BellLetsTalk #goodcauseElisha Cuthbert
Not just today. Every day. #BellLetsTalkKatie Strang
Everything meaningful starts with a conversation. #BellLetsTalkJay Baruchel
#BellLetsTalk. Please RT and help raise money for mental health.Gerry Dee
Canadian politicians at all levels of government showed their support for #BellLetsTalk:
Today is #BellLetsTalk day - let's end the stigma around #mentalhealth. RT, share & spread the word. @Bell_LetsTalk http://t.co/FTGYg484gZStephen Harper
Today, let’s talk about mental health. #BellLetsTalk / Aujourd’hui, parlons de la santé mentale. #BellCause http://t.co/saxrWzj6PMJustin Trudeau, MP
Today is @Bell_LetsTalk Day. For every tweet with #BellLetsTalk, @Bell will donate 5 cents to mental health initiatives.Kathleen Wynne
Every #BellLetsTalk hashtag today means a 5¢ donation to mental health initiatives. Make stigma about mental health a thing of the past.Andrea Horwath
#BellLetsTalk -people like @TSN_Sports @heylandsberg show courage in talking about mental health! Pls support them! http://t.co/bci4Ur90AUJohn Tory
Today is #BellLetsTalk day - help end the stigma around mental illness. Please RT. @Bell_LetsTalkCouncillor Rob Ford
Always important to raise awareness of #Mentalhealth - too many people don't seek the support they need #BellLetsTalk http://t.co/F9Px9hROxBJohn Baird
After hosting a #308conversations on mental health last year I'm happy to tweet #BellLetsTalk fell free to retweet #cdnpoliPaul Dewar
For every retweet using #BellLetsTalk @Bell will donate 5 cents to Canadian Mental Health. Let’s work together to end the stigma. #ablegJim Prentice
Notable musicians used the hashtag to increase awareness among their followers:
Today is #BellLetsTalk Day!! For every tweet/retweet using #BellLetsTalk Bell will donate 5¢ to Canadian mental health initiatives.Lights
today is @Bell_LetsTalk Day. help #EndTheStigma around #MentalHealth. join the conversation by tweeting with #BellLetsTalkCody Simpson
Today is #BellLetsTalk Day! For every tweet/retweet using #BellLetsTalk Bell will donate 5¢ to Canadian mental health initiatives!The Tragically Hip
By retweeting this tweet 5¢ will be donated towards Canadian mental health initiatives #BellLetsTalk @BeIIIetstaIkk.d. lang
Today, for every tweet using #BellLetsTalk, Bell donates 5¢ more to #MentalHealth initiatives: http://t.co/kYLNgLScsG http://t.co/rN2AXfmOevNelly Furtado
i hear that today is #BellLetsTalk day. Tweet/retweet using #BellLetsTalk and Bell will donate 5¢ to Canadian mental health initiatives.Bryan Adams
Let's #BreakTheInternet for a GOOD cause. RT + 5¢ will be donated towards mental health initiatives #BellLetsTalk. http://t.co/xjvUVdYZFhEric Alper
An important day of awareness, education & support. Let's help end the stigma around mental illness. #BellLetsTalkAir Canada Centre
Help those affected by mental health issues... #BellLetsTalkDonnie Wahlberg
Professional sports teams and athletes put their support behind the campaign too:
Let's do our part! For every RT or tweet using #BellLetsTalk today, Bell will donate 5¢ to mental health initiatives http://t.co/QApKOfnAqaToronto FC
Up early & adding a few stretches to the routine. Lets get 2 W's today for @Raptors & @Bell_LetsTalk. #BellLetsTalk http://t.co/JtdBaSIL59Kyle Lowry
Make sure to add #BellLetsTalk to your tweets today to raise funds and awareness for mental healthBlue Jays-Official
Today Bell will put 5¢ towards mental health initiatives for every tweet/RT with #BellLetsTalk. Let's help end the mental illness stigma.Toronto Maple Leafs
$0.05 for this tweet. Another $0.05 for every Retweet. You know what to do, Twitter... #BellLetsTalkJoffrey Lupul
Even though mental illness is very common, people still know very little about it. Start a conversation today. #HockeyTalks #BellLetsTalkSens Foundation
I don't ask for favors very often but PLEASE RT #BellLetsTalk Pretty Please.... If I get 1000 RT's I will do an arctic jump tomorrowMatthew Barnaby
Please retweet like crazy folks. Every tweet and RT with #BellLetsTalk not only raises awareness but .05$ @BELLTALK_ #MentalHealth Annnd goJesse Lumsden
#BellLetsTalk because some things are bigger than hockey.Philadelphia Flyers
So many people affected by mental health issues but they don't speak because they aren't heard. Help remove the stigma #BellLetsTalkrandy chevrier
A powerful msg from @HockeyCanada & @DetroitRedWings coach Mike Babcock on ending mental health stigma http://t.co/XW196dT6Ij #BellLetsTalkTSN PR
If you are living with or suffering from mental illness, know that there are resources out there that can help you fight back #BellLetsTalkPatrick Burke
Amazing work has been done by @ClaraHughes_, let’s do our part as well to end the stigma of mental Illness. Talk, hug, share. #BellLetsTaIkAndrew Ference
Help fight the stigma. RT or tweet using #BellLetsTalk today & Bell will donate 5¢ towards #MentalHealth initiatives http://t.co/2UglZXYcc2UFC Canada
Even other companies got behind the hashtag:
We applaud @Bell_LetsTalk for helping to break the silence around mental illness. Great work for a great cause. #BellLetsTalkTELUS
It's time to all do our part to end the stigma that surrounds mental health. Join us in supporting this important initiative. #BellLetsTalkMary Kay Cosmetics
Never underestimate the power of a cup of coffee, conversation & human connection. Mental health is part of total health. #BellLetsTalkStarbucks Canada
It's #BellLetsTalk day. If you are going through a hard time right now, reach out to someone.The Weather Network
Hundreds of other organizations and individuals showed their support for the movement:
Dealing with a disability can have an impact on your mental wellbeing – but nobody should have to deal with it alone. #BellLetsTalkRick Hansen Fdn
This is so important. To anyone dealing with mental health issues, know you're not alone. #BellLetsTalk http://t.co/ZwnHBQhIquEsquire Magazine
Live in Mississauga? Buy coffee at Destination Cafe, 211A Lakeshore Rd E. Provides jobs 4 those living w/mental illness. #BellLetsTalkJennifer Ditchburn
#BellLetsTalk because Robin Williams died from mental illness and it broke our hearts, Amanda Bynes suffers and we treat it like a joke.april thomas
Got to see @TheoFleury14 last year @AlgonquinColleg and it changed everything around mental health for me #BellLetsTalkBrandon Cunningham
let's do this again, for every retweet I get I'll donate $.25 and for every favourite I'll donate $.10, lets beat last years #BellLetsTalkjfossy
#BellLetsTalk day is a perfect example of why I'm a student in Neuroscience and Mental Health @Carleton_UBRIAMAC
Several users also shared tweets with links to resources:
Find out five simple ways to help end stigma around mental illness: http://t.co/ROGLn2SUJ5. #BellLetsTalkCanadian Forces
for kids struggling, there's help out there. Check Resources Around Me from @KidsHelpPhone #BellLetsTalk http://t.co/fgoPqlzFOBOntMinChildren&Youth
You're not weak for reaching out for help! Take a look at all the resources @Carleton_U has for you #BellLetsTalk http://t.co/JYyS7POK5vCarletonSafety
5 signs your child has a #MentalHealth issue --> http://t.co/U7f0tkh9GO (by @scarbiedoll) #BellLetsTalkToday's Parent
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