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Laura Mousseau

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Why I'm putting my body to the test for mental health

I'm taking part in the Canadian Mental Health Association's (CMHA) annual Push-up Challenge between February 11-28, doing 2,000 pushups (or tricep dips or pull ups... basically anything that puts the weight of my body on my arms and builds strength). 

Why 2,000? It represents the average number of people who die by suicide around the world every day. Woah, right? That's a lot. The average here in Canada is 12 people a day. That's 12 too many. Suicide is completely preventable. I know firsthand. Living with depressive disorder, I've experienced suicidal thoughts. It's scary, I know, and not just for me but for everyone who loves me. But I've been privileged to have love, support, and access to help when I need it. That's not the case for every one. CMHA wants to change that and make access to mental health care a universal human right in Canada. From advocating to decision makers to delivering services in over 330 communities across Canada, CMHA is fighting for mental health care access that's equal to physical health care. I've been working at CMHA for almost nine months now and not only has the work environment been good for my own mental health, every day I see how CMHA makes a difference for real people.
 
So while this physical challenge will be tough, I've survived tougher mental challenges. Please consider a donation as I slog through this physical test. Your donation will make a difference for real people who are struggling--people like me.

Supporting CMHA National

Through a presence in more than 330 communities across every province and one territory, CMHA provides advocacy, programs and resources that help to prevent mental health problems and illnesses, support recovery and resilience, and enable all Canadians to flourish and thrive.

Présente dans plus de 330 collectivités réparties dans toutes les provinces et un territoire, l’ACSM œuvre en défense des droits et offre des programmes et des ressources qui contribuent à prévenir les problèmes et les troubles de santé mentale ainsi qu’à soutenir le rétablissement et la résilience afin de permettre à toute la population de s’épanouir pleinement.

My Challenge History

Pushuperer for  1 year

Push-Ups Funds
2025 2,000 $2,025
Total 2,000 $2,025

My Push-Up Progress

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$2,000

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