On Tuesday November 11th Dr. Bill Wingarde talked about Canada's veterans and the government's lack of support and funding towards their mental health, post war. Before I get into this, I would just like to say, I cannot give a fair assessment of war veterans as I have no existing war background in my family, therefore I cannot fully grasp what that life is like but I believe that all funding should be equal when it comes towards our mental health. It should not just be for soldiers. In Canada, suicide is the second highest cause of death for youth from ages 10-24. Each year, on average, 294 youths die from suicide. Many more attempt suicide. The fact that they haven't even been to war and they already have those thoughts should be deemed unnecessary. We should have care for everyone who needs it , as the rate of suicide is increasing every year and that just can't keep happening. I am incredibly thankful for what the soldiers have done for me. Thanks to them,we can live a free healthy life. I do believe that soldiers need support maybe something better than what they're getting now but when It comes down to it, Canada has always been a country that values equality, therefore one group is in no way higher than the other. So, instead we should increase our care for general mental health, as no one deserves to live a life that is filled with depression and anxiety.
By:Andrew Wing
This is a really nice take on the situation Andrew. Well done, but as usual there are some technical issues to address. I hope you are making changes as we go along so it will be perfect for the Culminating Activity.
ReplyDelete- Wingard - no e, I had it wrong at first
- government's lack - possessive
- but is a conjunction, two instances
- So, instead... - comma after introductory word
- needs it, - no space before punctuation
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