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Lindsey Chamberlain sits in front of a microphone in Studio 1 of CBC Station on Elm Street in Sudbury. She looks into the camera lens smiling.

Overcome Depression is a national mental health awareness and fundraising initiative of the Mood Disorders Society of Canada.PHOTO: Radio-Canada / Frédéric Projean

Published on May 26, 2023

10e The annual Walk to Overcome Depression event will be held on Saturday, May 27 at the Grace Hartman Amphitheater in Bell Park in Greater Sudbury. “Overcome Depression” is a national initiative of the Canadian Mood Disorders Society. Lindsey Chamberlain of the Northern Initiative for Social Action (NISA), was in the studio to talk about the importance of this fundraising event for the organization.

” The event helps a lot (…) with the conversation, watching people share their stories and talk about mental health experiences, we reduce (stigma). In addition, it provides us with levies that support the services and programs offered by NISA. »

— Quote from

Lindsey Chamberlain, Events and Fundraising Coordinator, NISA

This year’s fundraising goal is $50,000, with proceeds going directly to the Northern Initiative for Social Action.

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