Senator from Nova Scotia. Committed to improving mental health/health outcomes and the use of best available scientific evidence to guide decision making.
Mar 10, 2023 • 17 tweets • 3 min read
I am troubled by the misinformation surrounding Medical Assistance in Dying, specifically as it relates to those whose sole underlying condition is a mental illness.
Yesterday I spoke on Bill C-39 before it reached royal assent. I want to debunk some misinfo I've heard. A thread:
Content warning: this thread discusses sensitive issues such as suicide, which may be distressing for some.
Since the tragic events in #NovaScotia I have been frequently asked how #parents can talk to their #children about this horrific situation. Here are some key considerations that may help. If you think that some of these can be valuable for others, please pass them on. Thread👇
Signal that you are open to talk. Ask what they have heard about. Ask how they are feeling. Validate their feelings (OK to share how you are feeling also). Correct false information. Take the time to listen. Don't text, email, do chores, etc. Listen with full attention.
