Being able to come together and reach out to each other is very important…It can save lives. People who survive suicidal thinking or behaviours often describe the pain that they have experienced as filled with hopelessness and despair. They also talk about wanting that pain to end, but not necessarily to die. That pain may […]Continue readingWorld Suicide Prevention Day
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Importance of Self-Care
While the past year has been a difficult year for many, one of the positive outcomes has been the increased focus on mental health and wellness. And we have certainly all been hearing more about self-care, and about how important self-care is, but what does all of this actually mean? Self-care means, quite literally, caring […]Continue readingImportance of Self-Care
History of Mental Health Week
The Canadian Mental Health Association introduced the first annual Mental Health Week across Canada in 1951, to raise awareness of mental illness. This year, from May 3 – 9, CMHA branches across Canada proudly celebrate the 70th annual Mental Health Week. Mental Health Week offers practical ways to maintain and improve our mental health as […]Continue readingHistory of Mental Health Week