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TONIGHT! Living with Mental Ill-Ability Speaker’s Event

Three young adults – two of which are Kaleidoscope’s own facilitators! – will share their stories about living with mental illness or mental ill-ability. As part of the Mental Health Network anti-stigma campaign, this event is an opportunity for the UBC community to learn about living with major depression disorder, bipolar type 1 and bipolar type 2. We will also have an open mic for students, staff and faculty in the audience to share their stories and ideas about mental health.

Date: Monday, January 28th, 2013
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Irving K. Baber Learning Centre – Room 182
Admission: $2
Refreshments will be provided!

ILL-A•bil•i•ty: \ˈil-ə-bi-lə-tē\ n.

The opposite of disability: adaptation of power, strength, and creativity. Anything one puts their mind to, will be done. Creating advantages from disadvantages: A physical or mental “handicap” that one adapted themselves to, to pursue living a full, normal life.
– Luca “Lazylegz” Patuelli

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Community Events

Dance Show to support Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre and BC Children’s Hospital

 

On Saturday, February 9th, a Dancing for Kids Charity Showcase will be held at the UBC Norm Theatre in the Student Union Building. All of the proceeds from the show will go to BC Children’s Hospital and Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre to promote Dance as physical exercise and physical/mental therapy. Admission: $10; $5 for age 17 and under–> there are no tickets; payment will be made upon admission to the event.Link for Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/events/345700032192134/