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Annual General Meeting & Volunteer Awards Recording
Four Is Not the Magic Number: A Story by Christian Josef Ortiz
Taking a break away from your plans doesn't mean you won't achieve your dreams...Christian Josef Ortiz shares why...
Step Above Stigma Receives Elgon Global Award
We are proud to announce that Step Above Stigma has won the Elgon International Young Business Leader Excellence Award for Excellence in Social Entrepreneurship!
October 2023 Volunteers Meeting: Multiculturalism & Mental Health
Did you know we host monthly meetings exclusive for Step Above Stigma volunteers?
How To Get Your Motivation Back
Let’s face it…Our social media feeds are overwhelmingly filled with health, wellness, and motivational posts of the type of person our society deems as the standard for success. It starts with a sunny day, a book on self-growth and a healthy breakfast recipe, followed by meticulous note-taking, more healthy meals, a productive gym session and … Continue reading How To Get Your Motivation Back
From High School To University: Here’s What Sylvia Kathirkamanathan Learned
As a part of our ‘My Mental Health Story’ series featuring the inspiring and impactful stories of our community members, we chatted with Sylvia Kathirkamanathan (she/her) to discuss his mental health story. Check it out below! Thank you to Sylvia for participating in the interview and sharing your story! #1 Who are you? What do you stand for? What’s … Continue reading From High School To University: Here’s What Sylvia Kathirkamanathan Learned
Why You Should Stop Being So Hard On Yourself
I guarantee you can think of at least one experience where you felt like you weren’t good enough or a time you wished you could have done better. We’ve all been there. I’ll be real with you. This used to be a daily occurrence for me, and I thought I was the only one who … Continue reading Why You Should Stop Being So Hard On Yourself
How Constantina Venetis is Using Empathy and Education to Destigmatize Mental Health
As a part of our 'My Mental Health Story' series featuring the inspiring and impactful stories of our community members, we chatted with Constantina Venetis (she/her) to discuss her mental health story. Check it out below! Thank you to Constantina for participating in the interview and sharing your story! #1 Who are you? What do … Continue reading How Constantina Venetis is Using Empathy and Education to Destigmatize Mental Health
How Mental Health Advocate, De-Mario Knowles, Is Changing the Conversation Through Poetry
As a part of our 'My Mental Health Story' series featuring the inspiring and impactful stories of our community members, we chatted with De-Mario Knowles (he/him) to discuss his mental health story. Check it out below! Thank you to De-Mario for participating in the interview and sharing your story! #1 Who are you? What do … Continue reading How Mental Health Advocate, De-Mario Knowles, Is Changing the Conversation Through Poetry