Red Deer singer leads concert for mental health
Red Deer AdvocateOct 07, 2017
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His experience on all fronts led him to creating Voice. Guitar. Song., an evening of music and stories on
"I have wrestled for years with mental illness and chronic pain," says Langlois in a statement announcing his upcoming event. "Unfortunately, in my case both feed off each other.
"Although I was never alone, I felt like I was, and just couldn't bring myself to admit the reality of the situation.
"Often when we are open and honest it welcomes others to do the same and to be reassured they are not alone."
Langlois said with counselling, the support of friends and family and through his music he is "on the road to being myself again."
When he approached
"I was thrilled," he says. "I wanted a voice and they are helping me have it."
A 2016 National College Health Assessment found that one in five post-secondary students in
"It is crucial that everyone keeps talking about mental health and wellness," says
"Everyone has a connection to mental health and wellness. We all know somebody who has struggled with depression, anxiety, addiction, stress disorders, or one of dozens of other classifications of mental health issues."
Langlois will be joined by some of
The event takes place at
Tickets cost
For more information go to www.oldscollege.ca/vgs
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