Taking a Moment for Mental Health: Bell Let’s Talk Day at LCS

On Wednesday, January 21, the Lakefield College School community came together to recognize Bell Let’s Talk Day, joining a national movement focused on raising awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging meaningful conversations around mental health.

Throughout the week, our Seniors in Charge (SICs) of the Health Centre led a series of short Chapel announcements and presentations designed to engage students in reflection, learning, and action. The week began on Monday with an opening Chapel led by Ethan ’26 and Nicholas ’26, who shared why Bell Let’s Talk Day—Canada's national day for mental health—continues to matter. Since its launch in 2010, the initiative has helped invest more than $200 million into mental health programs and generated over one billion social media interactions — all with the goal of reducing stigma, improving access to care, and starting conversations that make a difference.

This year’s theme, “Taking a Moment for Mental Health,” encouraged students to pause and check in with themselves, reach out to others, and promote mental health awareness within their communities. These ideas were woven throughout the week’s activities and messages.

On Tuesday, students participated in a presentation focused on Taking Action for Mental Health and Mental Illness, led by Fiona ’26 and Emily ’26. The session emphasized practical ways students can support their own wellbeing and look out for one another.

Bell Let’s Talk Day itself took place on Wednesday afternoon outside the Student Life Centre, where the SICs hosted a resource table from 12:30–1:45 pm. Students were invited to write positive messages on Bell “speech bubbles,” sharing what mental health means to them or how they care for their own wellbeing. The table also featured resource cards, positive affirmation bracelets, stickers, and treats, creating a welcoming space for conversation and connection.

The week concluded on Thursday with a presentation highlighting the mental health resources available to students at LCS. The session reinforced the importance of knowing where and how to seek support and reminded students that they are never alone.

Bell Let’s Talk Week at LCS served as a meaningful reminder that mental health is an ongoing conversation — one that benefits from moments of pause, honest dialogue, and shared care within our community.