Canada’s Para athletes share important messages on Bell Let’s Talk Day

Canada’s Para athletes were active on social media on Bell Let’s Talk Day on Wednesday. They reinforced the importance of mental health and checking in with friends and family, reminding us all that mental health is an everyday issue.

Below are just a few of the posts Canada’s Para athletes shared on the day:

World champion Para cyclist Marie-Claude Molnar feels sport taught her she is in control of her situations on and off the playing field.

Some days I’m okay, some days I’m not okay. One thing that sport has taught me over the years is that the one thing you always have control on is your reaction to what’s happening. Need help? It’s okay to reach out.#BellLetsTalk #BellCause

— Marie-Claude Molnar (@mariecmolnar) January 26, 2022

Sitting volleyball teammates Katelyn Wright and Angelena Dolezar recognize the important role therapy can have in maintaining mental health.

YES! There is no shame in therapy and talking about what’s going on in your brain. #BellLetsTalk #BellAthletesConnect #MentalHealthMatters @Bell @Bell_LetsTalk https://t.co/hAKJUrSMjf

— Katelyn Wright (@thekatelon) January 26, 2022

Tyler McGregor, the star scorer on Canada’s Para ice hockey team says strong mental health requires commitment.

THIS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ @tylermcgregor08 @Bell_LetsTalk #BellLetsTalk pic.twitter.com/g18ZULJujO

— Canadian Paralympic Committee (@CDNParalympics) January 26, 2022

Canada’s chef de mission for the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games and Paralympic champion in Para alpine skiing Josh Dueck reminds us all to not hesitate to ask for help.

Wise words from Josh Dueck on this #BellLetsTalk Day @Bell_LetsTalk pic.twitter.com/gHZamhVSIo

— Canadian Paralympic Committee (@CDNParalympics) January 26, 2022

Wheelchair tennis star Rob Shaw shares his own struggles and the importance of sharing and listening.  

 

 

 

 

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Current Para alpine skiing star Frédérique Turgeon wants you to know you are not alone.

#BellLetsTalkDay shows us all that we are not alone @Bell_LetsTalk @frefeturgeon pic.twitter.com/WBFKvGIl2b

— Canadian Paralympic Committee (@CDNParalympics) January 26, 2022

Canada’s wheelchair racing legend Chantal Petitclerc knows that we all have our bad days, and that is okay.

Some days we shine, some days we are strong, and some days we simply fall apart. But hey, it’s okay to fall apart… Tacos fall apart all the time, and we still love them!

Prenons soin de nous et prenons soin des autres, c’est tellement important! #BellLetsTalk #BellCause pic.twitter.com/2s1jptLxND

— Chantal Petitclerc (@CPetitclerc) January 26, 2022

Jessica Tuomela, a Paralympian in both Para swimming and Para triathlon, shares how taking care of her mental health helped her find her passion in sport again. 

 

 

 

 

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Para nordic skier Natalie Wilkie, a triple Paralympic medallist who is set for her second Paralympic Games in Beijing this March, shared the ways she takes care of her mental health. 

 

 

 

 

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