U of S students to hear from Canadian Olympic medallist
Canadian Olympian Clara Hughes will speak to University of Saskatchewan (U of S) students and members of the public about mental health next week.
By James Shewaga
Hughes will be the feature speaker for the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition's annual fall professional development event that has been opened up to the general public this year, in partnership with the Saskatchewan Pharmacy and Nutrition Students' Society.
Hughes is the national spokesperson for Bell Canada's Mental Health initiative and the 'Let's Talk' campaign. By sharing her past struggles with depression, she has helped break down the stigma associated with mental illness. Hughes will be available for media interviews immediately following her presentation.
For more information, contact:
Kieran Kobitz
Communications Specialist
College of Pharmacy and Nutrition
University of Saskatchewan
306-966-2502
kieran.kobitz@usask.ca
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 6:30 pm
Sid Buckwold Theatre at TCU Place
35 - 22nd Street East
Saskatoon
Hughes is the national spokesperson for Bell Canada's Mental Health initiative and the 'Let's Talk' campaign. By sharing her past struggles with depression, she has helped break down the stigma associated with mental illness. Hughes will be available for media interviews immediately following her presentation.
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For more information, contact:
Kieran Kobitz
Communications Specialist
College of Pharmacy and Nutrition
University of Saskatchewan
306-966-2502
kieran.kobitz@usask.ca