Frigid fundraiser in Halifax highlights need to improve supports for youth mental health

The cold hard facts about youth mental illness were in the spotlight Saturday morning at Point Pleasant Park. Dozens of hardy supporters of Jack.org plunged into the frigid Halifax Harbour after raising more than $10,000 for the organization’s national “Brainfreeze” polar bear dip campaign. It's the first time the event has been held in Halifax. Some participants banded into teams with names such as the Cheetahs and Future Physicians.