Changing Hearts and Minds One Laugh at a Time -Breaking Down the Prejudice, Stigma and Discriminaation that Surround Mental Illn

What Happens When a Bunch of Wacky Lawyers Meets a Group of Zany Comics? Find Out When Stand Up For Mental Health Raises Money for Pivot Legal Society and Showcases SMH Founder David Granirer, the SMH Class of 2010, SMH Alumni and SMH PACE.

The Stand Up For Mental Health Days on Campus National Comedy Tour Just Wrapped Up.

What Does the World's Oldest Profession Have In Common with Stand-Up Comedy? Find Out When SMH PACE Performs in the Heart of the City Festival at the Firehall Arts Centre November 3.

SMH PACE is Proud to be Part of the 2010 Heart of the City Festival. Our Show Celebrates the Resilience and Diversity of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

What Does the World's Oldest Profession Have In Common with Stand-Up Comedy? Find Out When SMH PACE Performs in the Heart of the City Festival at the Firehall Arts Centre November 3.

SMH PACE is Proud to be Part of the 2010 Heart of the City Festival. Our Show Celebrates the Resilience and Diversity of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

Media Advisory September 18, 2010

ARE YOU CRAZY ABOUT COMEDY? STAND UP FOR MENTAL HEALTH DAYS ON CAMPUS BRINGS THE LAUGHTER. WE JUMP-START THE DISCUSSION ABOUT YOUTH DEPRESSION, SUICIDE, ANXIETY, EATING DISORDERS AND MORE TO UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES ACROSS CANADA

Join the Legendary Mike MacDonald, David Granirer and the Alumni Comics of SMH Vancouver for An Evening of Inspired Insanity!

If You Are Crazy About Comedy, It Doesn't Get Any Crazier Than This.

Our Message is as Revolutionary as Ever...It's Our Audiences Who Are Becoming More Mainstream.

WHEN: Friday September 17

WHERE: The Yale Hotel 1300 Granville St.@ Drake

Vancouver-based Stand Up For Mental Health has been Nominated for a $100,000 Pepsi Refresh Grant. Our SMH Days on Campus Comedy Tour for 2011 plans to visit 25 universities and colleges in every province across Canada. We will perform for students, faculty, staff and the community at large.

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Stand Up For Mental Health Brings Its Own Brand of Inspired Insanity to The Stanley May 31st

Most people think that you have to be nuts to go anywhere near stand-up comedy. We are nuts!!

STAND UP FOR MENTAL HEALTH IS A PROUD VANCITY MEMBER. WE WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW WHAT WE HAVE BEEN DOING

2009 was a busy year for Stand Up For Mental Health. Here are some of the Highlights:

• SMH Day at the BC Legislature in March, a bi-partisan sponsored reception and performance
• SMH Day on Parliament Hill in Ottawa in May, an all-party sponsored reception and performance

Dear Vancity Friends of Stand Up For Mental Health (SMH),

Stand Up For Mental Health is proud to be nominated for an international Ashoka/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Award.

SMH Days on BC Campuses

News Advisory August 31 2009

News Advisory July 28, 2009

First Annual Island Comedy Festival, Friday August 14 at 8 pm and Saturday August 15, at 1pm, 4pm and 8pm at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney By the Sea

Proudly Presented By the Mary Winspear Centre in Partnership with Stand Up For Mental Health (SMH)

News Advisory/Backgrounder July 28, 2009

First Annual Valley Comedy Festival, Friday August 21 at 8pm and Saturday August 22, at 2pm and 8pm at the Clarke Foundation Theatre in Mission

Presented by Country 107.1 and Star FM in Partnership with Stand Up For Mental Health

Stand Up For Mental Health

Most people think that you have to be nuts to do stand-up comedy. We are nuts!

Stand Up For Mental Health invites you to join us for a fabulous evening of laughter at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.

STAND UP FOR MENTAL HEALTH COMEDY GRAD SHOW AND FUNDRAISER SUNDAY NOVEMBER 23 GRANVILLE ISLAND ARTS CLUB STAGE 7PM-COME LAUGH YOUR HEAD OFF!!
Written by pbayes on 30 October, 2008
Related to change: Changing Hearts and Minds One Laugh at a Time -Breaking Down the Prejudice, Stigma and Discriminaation that Surround Mental Illn

It's time for a laugh-the global economy's tanking, traffic in Vancouver is a nightmare, your boss is a jerk, your spouse/partner is a jerk, the rains are coming, the Canucks are coming,the Civic Election is coming....

Come and join us for an evening of inspiring laughter

Featuring our 2008 class doing all NEW Material!!
Also featuring our Alumni comics!!

We are so proud to tell you that we have just received a Canada Council for the Arts Grant!  We set an historic, not to mention hysteric  precedent.

Last Sunday night, a sold-out crowd at the Arts Club Granville Island Stage gave a rousing standing ovation to Stand Up For Mental Health's Class of 2008, in their debut performance.

Stand Up For Mental Health 2008 Class Debut Show/Fundraiser Comedian Mike MacDonald Headlines

Sunday April 13
Show is at 7:00 pm at the

Stand Up For Mental Health 2008 Class Debut Show/Fundraiser Comedian Mike MacDonald Headlines

Sunday April 13
Show is at 7:00 pm at the

I remember spending most of Grade 2 standing in the corner, in Miss Carscadden's class. Was the adoring fall guy for the class comedian, Keith Fairley. My laughter at Keith's childish jokes really irritated the teacher, and always got a "your nuttier than a fruitcake" from Keith. It was burning shame and Nirvana both at once.

 When comedian Mike MacDonald was first diagnosed with bipolar disorder 12 years ago, his first worry was whether it would impact his comedy career.

It really does beat a poke in the eye with a sharp stick. According to researcher Nicole Chovil PhD., making people laugh is indeed good medicine.

Just came back from having major oral surgery-what a joy. Paid the $995 bill (on my Vancity Visa, of course) prior to the procedure. That was only the beginning of the pain!

We just got back from delivering a Stand Up For Mental Health  Comedy Performance for 200 Corrections Canada officers-the folks who run jails and prisons.

Just had en early morning phone call from an Executive at a very large Canadian company,based back East.

PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS ARE ALWAYS BEING TOLD WHAT THEY CAN'T DO. IN OUR FIRST FUNDRAISING PERFORMANCE OF 2008, WE GET TO PROVE WHAT WE CAN DO!!! Come laugh with us on Sunday April 13, 7pm, at The Arts Club, Granville Island Stage. LAST YEAR'S SHOW SOLD OUT EARLY.

Stand Up For Mental Health is dedicated to removing the stigma surrounding Mental Illness. We want to open up the dialogue in our communities, not just tap dance around it. We use humor to talk about the tough issues.

We see ourselves as a unique part of the solution, on the journey towards Mental Wellness. It is one heck of a trip.

Are you surprised by the latest Vancouver Police Report on Mental Illness? Many of you are blogging about noticing the rising numbers of homeless on your streets. Connect the dots, and this is one of the main reasons why.