Margaret McKinnon, Homewood Chair in Mental Health

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The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice. Except it doesn’t bend on its own—it bends because we pull it in the direction of justice. What keeps me hopeful during times like these is being surrounded by people who are doing just that.

@BarackObama Thank you for this lesson, President Obama. It is a poignant reminder that we can’t merely wait for change, but rather must contribute to it.

For individuals and organizations affected by the mass casualty event in Vancouver, please see canemerg-urgencecan.com for mental health tools and resources for all Canadians. Financial support from the Public Health Agency of Canada. @PHAC_GC @McMasterU

@3rd_Infantry @USArmy Sincerest condolences on the loss of your members. May their memory be a blessing to all who knew them.

The 3rd Infantry Division identified three soldiers from the 1st Armored Brigade who died during a recovery mission in Pabradė, Lithuania. Deceased: Sgt. Duenez, Sgt. Franco, and Pfc. Taitano.

@VictorBlackwell Thank you for continuing to tell the stories that must be told, and for promoting the universal values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the face of threats that undermine our collective humanity.

"There's a time in your life when you find who you are. That's the golden time of day. And in your mind you will find you're a bright shining star. Ooh, that's the golden time of day." -Frankie Beverly

@RoyalCanNavy Please accept my sincerest sympathy for the loss of this brave Canadian. May their memory be a blessing to all those who knew them.

The Royal Canadian Navy regrets to announce the death of one of our sailors.

@AnitaAnandMP Thank you for your service to all Canadians and for your efforts to create a fair, inclusive, and just Canada. The empathy, thoughtfulness, and incisive intellect you bring to your work has made a difference and will continue to do so well into our collective futures.

Please see my statement.

@bsw5020 Brian, I am so sorry that you have faced the hurt and pain of being attacked and being made fun of. Your journey is courageous. Sadly, it is often those who seek to alter trajectories and affect change who face the most resistance.

Regardless of who attacks me or who makes fun of me for having ALS, I will continue to speak my truth for my family and for everyone impacted by this horrible disease. Good night moon.

@bsw5020 Thank you so much for your service and sacrifice, Brian. You and your family have made a world of difference in promoting awareness, enacting lasting legislative change, and in ensuring a cure is within reach. We are full of gratitude, now and always.

As long as I am alive, I will never stop fighting for the whole ALS community.

@bsw5020 Love is boundless in the joy and security it creates. All the best to you both in your love for one another.

It’s Friday, I’m in love.

Crisis then, crisis now. Almost 30 years ago, sport leaders rejected an inquiry into sex abuse in Canadian sport, as it could revictimize people and drive others for cover. They chose a communal approach to address this “serious issue.” It failed, and athletes still wait.

Almost 2/3 of Canadians have experienced a traumatic event in their lifetimes. Margaret McKinnon (@MckinnonIn), professor @MacPsychiatry, joined The Dose to discuss how we can better process trauma. ow.ly/l56s50Sb7IP

Meet Margaret McKinnon (@MckinnonIn), professor @MacPsychiatry. A harrowing, near-death experience set off a sequence of events that helped her establish herself as a foremost leader in what we know about trauma and posttraumatic stress. ow.ly/KsUo50RzHqu

@HRIMentalHealth Thank you so much. I am very grateful to be at HRI.

Congratulations to @MckinnonIn for being in the top 15% highest-producing clinical psychology professors and highest-cited mid-career woman faculty member in CPA-accredited psychology departments/programs in Canada! We are grateful to have you at HRI👏

@lgbt_fund Congratulations, Martine!

Congratulations / Félicitations to Martine Roy for being awarded the Order of Canada today. Martine Monique Roy, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
For her tireless efforts as an executive leader, activist and advocate of diversity, inclusion and equity in Canada’s 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

@KirstyDuncanMP Thank you for your courage in sharing your story. Happy holidays to you and yours!

The holidays can be hard. A year ago today I was diagnosed with cancer. Because of friendship, love and support, I am in a much better place. For those facing hard, I am beside you, and you are in my heart and thoughts. Through the holidays and always, kindness changes lives.

We are aware of recent reports about our sailors struggling with housing in the Halifax region. These are concerning & we are actively investigating. None of our serving members should be homeless. If you know of a sailor or other CAF member who needs help, my DMs are open.

Four stockings, three people, countless tears. Check in with your grieving friends this holiday season. 💔