Loizza Aquino

Aquino believes that there is always a lesson to be learned from challenges and uses this belief to infuse her work in mental health advocacy.

[7] After these traumatic events, Loizza Aquino wanted to create a place for community members to grieve and cope together.

The organization implements programs for teens in Manitoba and Ontario, which involves planning events that provide a safe space for youth to share their personal stories.

Aquino's organization, Peace of Mind Canada, holds an event called Youth Against Mental Health and Illness Stigma (YAMHIS).

The goal of this organization is to create a safe space for youth to talk about their experiences with mental health issues.