Celebrate Mental Health in May!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Once again this year, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is sponsoring Mental Health Awareness Week from May 5 to 11, under the theme Mental Health Without the Mask. We join the CMHA in encouraging people to “look beyond appearances to see the whole person. By daring to be honest and vulnerable, we can deepen our relationships and reap the mental health benefits that come with them. In so doing, courage and understanding are gaining ground across the country.”

What is good mental health?

Good mental health means being able to recognize and understand your emotions, deal with the stresses and challenges of everyday life, maintain healthy relationships with others, and find balance in your life. It doesn’t mean being happy all the time but rather having the resources to cope with life’s ups and downs.

What can I do to be mentally healthy?

Taking care of our mental health means taking small steps on a daily basis that help us feel good, manage stress better and nurture our well-being. Here are a few simple ways to do just that:

  • Be active on a regular basis: exercise, walk, play outside, alone or with good company;
  • Get a good night’s sleep;
  • Eat a balanced diet;
  • Spend time with the people you love, laughing and sharing good times;
  • Engage in activities that you enjoy, that relax or fascinate you;
  • Talk about what you’re going through with someone you trust.

Mental Health Awareness Week is a reminder that the CSCE offers mental health services in the form of individual psychotherapy and educational groups.

What if I want mental health services at the CSCE?

  • Individual psychotherapy:
    • If you are a CSCE client, ask your caregiver to refer you to the mental health program.
    • If you are not a CSCE customer:
      • You must apply via AccèsSMT-AcessMHA, the regional coordinated access.
      • Website: https://www.accessmha.ca
      • Telephone: 1-833-527-8207
  • Our education groups are open to all, so register by calling one of our sites or by e-mail.

Youth Wellness Hubs

It’s Ok not to be Ok-let’s get real during Mental Health Awareness Week

With today’s social networks, it’s easy to hide how we really feel. We mostly share beautiful moments, smiling selfies, outings, trips and successes … but we don’t always see difficult moments like anxiety, loneliness, depression or failure. This creates the illusion that everyone else is doing well, while we’re the only ones who aren’t. And that can be very isolating.

The truth is, you’re not alone. And it’s okay not to be okay.

During Mental Health Awareness Week, we invite you to talk about #MentalHealthWithoutMask.

Let’s take a moment to be real. Let’s drop the filters. Let’s create a space where we can have honest conversations about what we’re going through. It takes courage to be vulnerable, to ask for help, and to show ourselves as we are. It’s not a weakness-it’s strength.

Need to talk? We’re here for you.

Youth Wellness Hubs offer free mental health services for young people aged 12 to 25. No referral is necessary. Drop-in visits are accepted. Reach out-text us,  call us or visit our website.

Cornwall & SD&G: 613-577-7216 | Rockland & P-R: 613-577-7219

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