As part of Canada’s Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 3-9, 2021), the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) and Strongest Families Institute (SFI) have come together to support young people heading back to the classroom amidst some particularly challenging...
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What #MentalHealthWeek Taught Us About the Importance of Naming our Emotions 2021’s #MentalHealthWeek marked the 70th anniversary of the Canadian Mental Health Association’s week-long annual nationwide event. Each May, the cause is meant to unite Canadians together, in schools,...
This past year has had profound impacts on most Canadians’ mental health and well-being. COVID-19 has affected our mental health in many ways. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, about 38% of Canadians have experienced a decline in...
As we all prepare for the holidays, many are trying to figure out what it will mean to make a “plan for a different holiday celebration this year.” For some, this brings feelings of confusion, sadness or anxiety. We...