‘You matter’: New project promotes awareness for mental health in Saint John
While you may have never met Gary Brown, that won’t stop him from trying to impact your life.“It’s a beautiful piece of art for your lawn. It gives a message of it’s OK not be OK, you matter, you’re not alone, we care,” said Brown.
Operation White Heart is an awareness project focused on promoting conversation about mental health and suicide.According to Brown, the inspiration for the white heart comes from the Giant Steps Wellness Park in the city’s north end. It was opened last year and includes two benches in memory of Maddy Murphy and Carson Hoyt, who both died by suicide.
In recent weeks, Brown has been especially busy due to increased interest from residents and businesses. Over the weekend, he expects to complete his 100th heart.Each heart costs about $50, which covers materials and gas, and the remaining portion goes towards suicide intervention skills training. Brown is critical of the province’s mental health system, particularly access to resources. He said until government provides solutions for the system, residents have to be the system.
“Starts at us, and then maybe it will work up to the government. We’ll fix it one way or another, takes time,” Brown said.
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