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Buddy Check for Jesse sparks mental health talk in locker rooms across B.C. sports

A father in Victoria began speaking about mental health after losing his son, Jesse, to suicide at age 22, which led to discussions in his hockey team and beyond, reaching over 18,000 young athletes across Canada.
Dr. Stu Gershman started the Buddy Check for Jesse Society in 2018 to foster open discussions about mental health in youth sports following his son's tragedy.
The film Buddy Check for Jesse won Best Documentary at the Vancouver Independent Film Festival and promotes mental health support within youth sports organizations.
The documentary will premiere at the Abbotsford Film Festival on September 4.

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Buddy Check for Jesse sparks mental health talk in locker rooms across B.C. sports

TELUS-funded movie focuses on the efforts of Victoria's Dr. Stu Gershman in wake of his son's suicide

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