Dr. Jon Gerrard is in Dauphin today talking about mental health issues with residents.
the Meet and Speak took place at the CMHA echo apartments this afternoon, July 13, at 1:30. Outreach Manager for the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba—Parkland, Eleanor Snitka, talks about some of the issues discussed.
“And then he talked about learning about, more how the brain works. Talking about changes in lifestyle, exercise, sunlight, nutrition. And then talked about these omegas 3 vitamins that are important for brain activity, DHA and EPA, which are found in fish. And he said when kids have more fish in their diets they learn better, they have less depression, there is less violence, and even less suicidal actions."
Dr. Jon Gerrard is currently running for the leadership of the Manitoba Liberal Party.