On May 7th, 2023, the Step Above Stigma team hosted its first Candid Conversations Coffee House downtown Toronto at the Cecil Community Centre. There's nothing more important to Step Above Stigma than creating a space where people can come together to share their stories around mental health. We believe that sharing these stories will help … Continue reading Storytelling brings mental health advocates together at SAS 2023 Candid Conversations Coffee House
Thank you to everyone who attended & supported our comedy night fundraiser at Yuk Yuks Toronto! Comedy is a great way to connect with people, and laughter is so good for your mental health. We are thrilled to announce that with your support we successfully raised $2500 which will all go towards advocating for youth … Continue reading $2500 raised for youth mental health at SAS Comedy Night Fundraiser at Yuk Yuk’s
Kicking off 2023, Step Above Stigma hosted our first Journal Jam Empowerment Lab at the Queen's University UNICEF Conference! In this session, we shared with attendees what makes journaling so powerful and how it can help your reach your goals. We then engaged in a rapid speed journaling session to show how it can truly … Continue reading SAS hosts a Journal Jam Empowerment Lab at the UNICEF Conference
Ahead of the holidays, Shine Fit Co and Step Above Stigma joined efforts to host an epic and energizing fitness fundraiser in Downtown Toronto. The event held on Friday, December 16th brought together a community of fitness enthusiasts and advocates for mental health for a fun workout session. 100% proceeds were donated to Step Above … Continue reading Step Above Stigma & Shine Fit Co. Holiday Hope Fundraiser
Written by Summit Team Member, Ana Djurkovic. One of the highlights of my year was being a part of the team that created the Step Above Stigma Summit! We wanted to host a summit, a day that would ideally give delegates an opportunity to educate themselves on the intricacies surrounding mental wellness and reflect on … Continue reading A Recap of Our First-Ever Summit
The Queens University SAS team and volunteers came together in Victoria Park for the annual "Stigma Off the Sheets" event. Together, they painted words of encouragement and support on bed sheets that would be hung at various locations on campus for the first weeks of school. Thank you to everyone who came out and joined … Continue reading Annual Stigma Off the Sheets Campaign Positively Welcomes Students Back to School
Moving your body is an essential part of self-care. This year at Queen’s University, we sweat out the stress of exam season with Jess Takimoto, a Certified Fitness Instructor. Thank you Jess! https://www.instagram.com/p/B5lUs28hZng/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
In March 2017, the Step Above Stigma team at Queen’s University sold green socks (the colour representative of mental health) to raise money for mental health organizations across Canada. With St. Patrick’s Day being a big celebration across Canada, our goal was to get individuals to wear the socks to open conversation, challenge the stigma … Continue reading SAS sells Saint Patrick’s Day Socks for Mental Health Awareness