The Canadian Mental Health Association’s annual Mental Health Week is May 7-13, 2018. Each May, Canadians in communities, schools and workplaces rally around CMHA Mental Health Week and raise awareness on mental health and well-being. This year’s theme is #GetLoud about what mental health really is.
Mental health is about more than mental illness. Did you know that 1 in 5 Canadians live with mental health problems, mental illnesses or addiction? But the reality is, 5 in 5 of us have mental health, just like we all have physical health. We can all benefit from celebrating, promoting and acknowledging the role that good mental health plays in living a full and meaningful life.
Let’s #GetLoud about what mental health really is. Mental health is about more than being happy all the time. It’s about feeling good about who you are, having balance in your life, and managing life’s highs and lows. Everyone deserves to feel well, whatever their mental health experience. And we all need a support system to lean on.
Did you know that LifeWorks is Bethany’s Employee and Family Assistance Provider who can provide you with confidential, qualified, professional support regarding mental health issues for you and your family? Please look out for posters at your site providing information from LifeWorks in support of Mental Health Week. LifeWorks is available 24/7, 365 days a year. Their contact information is:
LifeWorks.com
1-877-207-8833
Bethany User ID: bcs
Password: eap
I strongly encourage you all to #GetLoud and look after your mental health. If you have any questions, or would simply like to share your ideas, please contact me directly at lisa.watson@bethanyseniors.com.
Kind regards,
– Lisa
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