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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, February 20, 2013 · 4 Yoga for Peace of Minds By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF The Oakville chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario (SSO) will hold its fourth annual Peace of Minds Yogathon Saturday (Feb. 23) to raise awareness and funds for the group's youth engagement programs. The event will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas High School, 124 Dorval Dr., from 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. SSO Family & Community Worker Marina Sue-Ping said it's important to raise awareness of mental health among youths. "The earlier you diagnose the disease, the earlier you can get help and recover. OAKVILLE BEAVER FILE PHOTO / @halton_photog Schizophrenia normally hits younger people so Helping those in need: The Oakville Peace of Minds Yogathon is Saturday (Feb. 23) at St. some of the money from the yogathon goes Thomas Aquinas High School. Here, Colin Matthews helps Devin Garcia with posture during last year's event. towards an early intervention program," said Sue-Ping. "Some of the money goes towards our Be the One campaign, which tries to make young S people the agents of change. This program makes them aware of what is being done in their community in terms of mental health, makes them aware of what needs to be done and what could be done better." Sue-Ping said the Be the One campaign is intended to get people talking about mental illness, which, she said, is important because by talking about it, hopefully youths will understand it is not something to be ashamed of and that they can get help if they need to. St. Thomas Aquinas High School student Alec Mahoney, 16, said programs like the ones supported by the yogathon were essential in helping him when he experienced psychosis at the age of 14. Mahoney said his problems began following his Grade 9 exams. He said he began experiencing severe depression, which escalated to the point where he attempted suicide. And things soon took a turn for the worse. See SSO page 12 Fine cabinetry for anywhere in your home Family Owned & Operated Since 1976 905-632-0029 · Bath and Kitchen Showroom · Designer Kitchens · Kitchen Renovations Start an early "SPRING FEVER" Take advantage of 30% OFF selected Quartz Counters, with the purchase of a complete kitchen. Offer Expires February 28th, 2013. See Store For Details Inside Opinion.............................................6 Artscene..........................................16 Sports..............................................18 Classified........................................20 Partial Delivery: Athletic Locker, Salvation Army Recycling, Real Estate, Cobs Bread, Home Depot, Staples/Business Depot, Bouclair For home delivery & customer service call 905-631-6095, 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington New subscriptions call 905-631-6095 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com 4150 South Service Rd. uniquekitchensofburlington.com Summer Camps YMCA of Oakville Chabad Jewish Discovery Centre invites you to Sunday February 24 at 11:00 am Erin Mills Convention Centre 806 Southdown Rd. (Erin Mills Pkwy South of Lakeshore Rd.) Multi-Media Megilla Reading followed by Japanese Style Buffet Lunch at 11:00 am GRAND PURIM PARTY Register today! Choose from one of our four locations: Peter Gilgan Family YMCA Bronte Creek Provincial Park Valens Conservation Area Palermo Public School Extended hours and busing available. JUGGLING COMEDY SHOW BY GREG TARLIN RSVP required: 905.268.4432 or www.jewishOakville.org Couvert: Adult $10, Child $8. 905-845-3417 | ymcaofoakvillecamp.com