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MEET NICK PETRELLA!

Nick is a Professor and 1st Year Coordinator for the Health, Wellness and Fitness program at Mohawk College in Hamilton Ontario, Canada. In addition to his role as a Professor, Nick is a Strength and Conditioning Coach, Mental Health First Aid Instructor with the Canadian Mental Health Association and a Mental Health Advocate. Nick is a Keynote Speaker working to break down the stigma associated with mental illness in the world.

Approximately 42% of Canadians state that they are unsure whether they would enter a social relationship with someone who has a mental illness and 27% say they would be fearful of being around someone who suffers from serious mental illness. This is a small example of the stigma that exists in the world today.

UPCOMING SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

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Personal Training/Life Coaching

About Me

Since I turned 30 years old my life has not been the same. When I tell people this, they often respond as everyone does because we know that 30 is a milestone age! However, when I turned 30, my life changed for different reasons. My eyes were opened to the fact that I have experienced severe depression and anxiety for as long as I can remember. A lot of things began to make sense to me and since that day, I have begun my recovery. Part of my recovery involves helping others and speaking to people about mental illness to raise awareness and breakdown the stigma.