TVO and CAMH present Mental Health Matters Week, an in-depth exploration of the state of mental health in society, May 6-12 For the second year in a row, TVO, in association with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), present Mental Health Matters May 6 to 12. TVO will utilize its full
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Desiraeda Dance Theatre returns with a stunning new production Wake of the Fallen, a DanceWorks CoWorks Series Event, from March 27th to 30th, 2013 at the Winchester St. Theatre. Choreographed by Artistic Director Niki Wozniak, and with original music composed by Alex Coleman, this show explores the
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The Touched By Fire show and sale, “the art show you have to be crazy to enter,” is an exhibition showcasing the best works submitted by artists with mood disorders. The sixth annual event is coming up November 15, 2012 Touched By Fire Art Show and Sale
Read more →MENTAL ILLNESS AND ADDICTION are fundamental parts of our human experience and they have always been difficult to present and discuss in the public arena. Fear and stigma routinely make accurate representations and presentations next to impossible. The vehicle through which mental illness and addiction are most
Read more →It’s been two years since Mackenzie Phillips came out on Oprah and in her book High On Arrival with the story of sexual abuse from her father. The admission made a huge impact on other survivors out there as finally someone has spoken out about one of
Read more →Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival runs November 5th – 13th in Toronto, Ontario with over 20 programs of feature and short films on mental illness and addiction. Highlights of the festival include Le Dernier pour la Route (One for the Road), Rouge Ciel, Crooked Beauty, So You’re Going Crazy, My Suicide and the closing night gala The Man of a Thousand Songs featuring a live performance by Ron Hynes. In addition to films there are various Artist Talks discussing the connections between mental illness/addition and creativity which have free admission. Most films are $10 or 5 for $40 and can be purchased here. All programs at Workman Arts, 651 Dufferin St (except opening gala)
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