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WELLINGTON:<\/strong> A Wellington girl was very honoured recently to be the recipient of an award from the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Naphtali Tucker was one of seven Nova Scotians recognized for their inspirational contributions to the mental health community today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The awards were presented during the Foundation\u2019s annual event, Let\u2019s Keep Talking<\/em>, presented by Bell Let\u2019s Talk, at the Halifax Central Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis is the perfect way to recognize and celebrate the amazing achievements of outstanding Nova Scotians, at the perfect time,\u201d said Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia President & CEO Starr Cunningham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMental Illness Awareness Week is a time to make Canadians aware of the realities of mental illness and addiction. Our award recipients do just that, in the best possible way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”205″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”34″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tucker, 15, was selected as the Outstanding Youth recipient for the awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI was very honoured to receive this award,\u201d Tucker told the Laker News in an interview at a recent art and craft fair at Georges P. Vanier Junior High in Fall River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMental health is important to talk about especially with youth whose brains work differently and don\u2019t feel like they belong. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Lockview High School student is autistic and has anxiety. She started making Brainy Buttons in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tucker sells them and uses the proceeds to promote education and acceptance of autism and neurodiversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”31″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”169″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tucker said she was surprised at being selected for the award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI didn\u2019t think I would be chosen,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She said it felt good for someone to recognize her for what she does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt meant a lot to me to have someone recognize my advocacy work for the autistic and neurodivergent community,\u201d she said. \u201cI want to help neurodivergent people have better mental health and feel proud of who they are.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Presented by Bell Let\u2019s Talk, the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia\u2019s 9th annual Let\u2019s Keep Talking<\/em> was hosted by CTV Atlantic\u2019s Paul Hollingsworth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s Keep Talking<\/em> is made possible by the generous support of Presenting Sponsor Bell Let\u2019s Talk; Award sponsors: Dalhousie University Department of Psychiatry, IWK Mental Health & Addictions, Nova Scotia Power, and The Berkeley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Funds raised will support mental illness and addiction programs across the province. <\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate group=”6″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”192″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [adrotate banner=”127″] [adrotate banner=”126″] WELLINGTON: A Wellington girl was very honoured recently to be the recipient of an award from the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia. 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