Joan Hartman: Breaking the stigma during Mental Health Awareness Month

Joan Hartman: Breaking the stigma during Mental Health Awareness Month

"Breaking stigma takes collective effort, but every conversation and action helps move our community toward greater understanding and compassion."

Greater Fort Erie Secondary School Sparks Conversation Surrounding Mental Health - Fort Erie Observer

Submitted by: Mackenzie Arts (GFESS Journalism Team), FEO, May 1, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 17 Greater Fort Erie Secondary School (GFESS) took a powerful step toward mental wellness with a dedicated Mental Health Week initiative (March 24th – 28th) aimed at reducing stigma, sparking conversation, and supporting student well-being. The week featured a variety of engaging activities, from a relaxing movie night to a creative hexagon mural displaying stud…