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December 25, 2017
2017-18 Faces of Mental Illness
From the Canadian Alliance on Mental Health – Faces of Mental Illness
Graduating from university in 1998, Chris had the world in his hands, his future fully planned. Sickness changed everything. After a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder at 26, he was forced to end his teaching career abruptly. Two years later, he was additionally diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Chris made a decision to hide his illnesses, keeping them a secret while resorting to supply teaching. Working on his healing through numerous therapies, he made recovery a full-time job. In 2007, he began writing a story about his battle. This became a driving force in his healing, bringing him purpose and meaning. In 2013, he released his story worldwide, and now writes and speaks, to fight stigma, and to provide inspiration, hope and healing. This has led Chris to write and publish several books, while continuing to promote awareness and change. He has now spoken at well over 100 venues.
Update
This year brought forth its share of surprises in my role as an advocate and Face with the ultimate goal of destroying the devastating effects of stigma. From September to June, I hosted over 50 mental health presentations throughout Ontario. Presentations included elementary, intermediate, high schools, and organizations. In 2018, I attended and spoke at three conferences with the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association, in Toronto, Sault Ste. Marie, and Kingston. Student presentations were held in Toronto, Cornwall, Brockville, Madawaska Valley, and the entire Ottawa region, allowing me the opportunity of sharing my story, and changing the way we perceive mental illness, providing resources and avenues to higher quality of mental health care.
In February and April respectively, I had articles published in BP Magazine (North America wide), Catholic Teachers Magazine (Ontario wide), and in the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre Newsletter. Interviews over the year included CTV Morning Live, CTV at 5, CTV at 6, and DCN Talk Radio. I was also highlighted in a special video on poverty with the Toronto District School Board following a visit to Sloane Elementary where I shared my illustrated picture book, Sally. These can be found on my website at chrisnihmey.comI am pleased to announce that my latest book is now ready for print: “Reflections From Another Side: Mental Illness Survivors and Advocates Unite to Write”. Over a three-year period, I worked with 14 mental illness survivors, and 10 mental health advocates to produce an anthology of mental health works from short stories, to poems, and biographies, etc. Our goal is to end the stigma that is preventing sufferers from receiving compassion and acceptance, allowing them to thrive.
December 24, 2017
Huffington Post Canada
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October 5, 2017
THE FACES VISIT PARLIAMENT HILL
I'd like to thank the following remarkable people (in the order I met them): MP Kitchen, Hon. Sen. Dean, Sen. Stewart Olson, Hon. Sen. Greene Raine, MP Jordan, and Hon. Sen. Sgro. To each of you, and to all MPs and Senators, it was an honour and a pleasure for all of us to meet and greet with you. For your compassion, your acceptance, your understanding, and your desire to promote change, we are grateful. Thank you, Mark Henick and Wendy Preskow, my wonderful partners. You helped make my visit so memorable with your guidance and insight.
A special thank you to all members of CAMIMH (www.camimh.ca) for your amazing continued support. To my incredible Faces (Martin, Kharoll-Ann, Rachel, Brian) - keep changing lives. You guys are the best! To Emily, Kalene, & Kate, for all that you do to make mental health a number one priority. Everyone, we are making a difference for many. God bless each of you.
September 15, 2017
August 14, 2017
June 26, 2016
Where’s Your Next Signing?
UPCOMING BOOK SIGNINGS!Keep your eyes open for future book signings! They will be posted here. Come on out and support two books that are making a huge difference.
HOW DID YOUR LAST FEW SIGNINGS GO?
Check it out! These are my last 4 signings. Both Two Sides To The Story and Sally are flying off the table!
May 28, 2016 - Coles Carlingwood - 20 books sold. It was a very successful day!
July 2, 2016 - Chapters South Keys - 22 books sold. It was a great day!
July 30, 2016 - Coles Billings Bridge - 22 books sold. Another great day!
September, 2016 - Chapters South Keys - 18 books. Thank you, Readers!
July 2016 Book Signings at Chapters and Coles
I have two book signings coming up. Come on out and support two books that are making a huge difference.
July 2nd, from 11-3 at Chapters South Keys
July 30th, from 11-3 at Coles Billings Bridge
My latest signing was on May 28th at Coles Carlingwood. I sold 20 books that day, 10 of Two Sides and 10 of Sally. It was a very successful day!
June 14, 2016
How Did Your Signing Go?
INDIGO SIGNINGS - AN AUTOGRAPH ... PLEASE?
From September 2013 to present, I have hosted approximately 25 book signings at local Chapters Indigo stores. I have had the opportunity to host book signings at Coles Carlingwood, Indigo Barrhaven, Chapters Rideau and Chapters South Keys, as well as two signings at Chapters Pinecrest, and two at Chapters Kanata.
I have sold an average of 20 books at each book signing. My combined sales for all of these signings has reached over 300 books! Here are my most recent:
May 28, 2016 - Coles Carlingwood - 20 books sold. It was a very successful day!
July 2, 2016 - Chapters South Keys - 22 books sold. It was a great day!
July 30, 2016 - Coles Billings Bridge - 22 books sold. Another great day!
September, 2016 - Chapters South Keys - 18 books. Thank you, Readers!
SUMMER OUTDOOR SIGNINGS
This summer, I also had the privilege of signing book at the Byward Market Mall and Arts In The Park Stittsville. Thank you to Megan and Doug for their gracious support with my journey. It was fun in the sun as I continued to spread my message of awareness, understanding, and acceptance, to people from Ottawa and around the world. Over 50 books sold and signed!
Thank you, everyone, for your continued support with my initiatives.
Book Signing References
From small, independent bookstores to large chains, I welcome the occasion to offer book signings. The following is a list of references.
Dennis Renedecotret - Manager Chapters Pinecrest - drenedecotret@indigo.ca
Kathryn Markham - Manager Coles Carlingwood - kmarkham@indigo.ca
Allana Harriman - Manager Chapters South Keys - aharriman@indigo.ca
Trish Slater - Manager Coles Billings Bridge - tslater@indigo.ca
Jean Lemay - Manager Chapters South Keys - jlemay@indigo.ca
Heather Mallete - Book Manager Chapters - hmallette@indigo.ca
Indigo Book Signings
My latest signing was on May 14, 2016, at Chapters Pinecrest in Ottawa. I sold 24 books, an even mix of Two Sides and Sally. It was a great turnout!
From September 2013 to present, I have hosted approximately 20 book signings at local Chapters Indigo stores. I have had the opportunity to host book signings at Coles Carlingwood, Indigo Barrhaven, Chapters Rideau and Chapters South Keys, as well as two signings at Chapters Pinecrest, and two at Chapters Kanata. I have sold an average of 20 books at each book signing. My combined sales for all of these signings has reached approximately 250 books!
Book Signing References
From small, independent bookstores to large chains, I welcome the occasion to offer book signings. The following is a list of references.
Dennis Renedecotret - Manager Chapters Pinecrest - drenedecotret@indigo.ca
Kathryn Markham - Manager Coles Carlingwood - kmarkham@indigo.ca
Jean Lemay - Manager Chapters South Keys - jlemay@indigo.ca
Heather Mallete - Book Manager Chapters - hmallette@indigo.ca
June 7, 2016
UNITED TOGETHER: REFLECTIONS OF OUR LIVES
MY FIFTH BOOK IS ON IT'S WAY - UNITED TOGETHER: REFLECTIONS OF OUR LIVES - an anthology of works written over two years in a long-term care home for those who suffer from mental and physical ailments. An author, 8 mental health advocates, and 14 writers have come together to produce an inspiring collection of short stories, biographies and poems that will fight against the stigma of mental health.
DATE OF RELEASE: I anticipate the release in 2017.
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