We've kicked off CMHA's 65th Annual Mental Health Week
We're celebrating the Canadian Mental Health Associations's (CMHA) 65th Annual Mental Health Week, and this year it's louder than ever! The Canadian Mental Health Association introduced Mental Health Week (MHW) in 1951 to raise awareness of mental illness in Canada. Today, Mental Health Week offers practical ways to maintain and improve mental health, and support recovery from mental illness and addictions, by collaborating with organizations across the country.
This year CMHA has asked organizations and individuals to #GETLOUD about Mental Health. What does #GETLOUD for Mental Health mean? Getting loud means speaking up to stop the discrimination and the stigma that often go hand in hand with mental illness. At St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton we commit to rethinking the impact of our actions and beliefs on those entrusted to our care. We pledge to treat everyone with kindness and respect. We will encourage and inspire others to reject the stigma of mental illness and addiction for generations to come. As a community of staff and professionals, we agree there is no room for stigma at St. Joe’s.
Join us and make some noise about #MentalHealth on social media by using the hashtags #GETLOUD #MHW2016
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For more information about Mental Health Week visit:
Canadian Mental Health Association - Mental Health Week