TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 111 -  Prevention Starts with Awareness: Mental Health Matters

This episode of TIPS is the first in a five-part mental health series for the month of May. As we kick off Mental Health Awareness Month, we focus on awareness, early support, and the power of connection. At Crime Stoppers, recognizing when something isn’t right and taking action is at the core of what we do, and that same approach applies to mental health. By understanding the signs and supporting one another early, we can help prevent situations from escalating and build safer, stronger communities.Host Julia Vellucci speaks with Tajman Grewal, director of clinical services at the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin, about the role social connection plays in mental well-being and how community-based supports can help prevent challenges from escalating. In the second half of the episode, Diana Martin, senior director of clinical integration and partnerships at Kids Help Phone, shares insight into youth mental health, the importance of accessible support, and how reaching out early can make a difference. This episode highlights the connection between awareness and prevention because recognizing the signs and supporting one another can help build safer, healthier communities.