Mental Health Week May 2 – 8
Mental Health Week and Wellness Together Canada May 2 to 8 is the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Mental Health Week. This year’s theme is empathy. This is especially important in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, which affects everyone differently. Here are some tips you can adopt to become more empathetic: Be curious about other people’s situations. Ask open-ended questions and listen to the answers carefully. Avoid making assumptions about people. Understand that the language we use with people has an impact on their mental health. To access free wellness exercises and information, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/mental-health.html |
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