May 3, 2023 —
This year’s theme for the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Mental Health Week is Storytelling. Stories help build connections and strong communities. Storytelling in all its forms supports mental health and reduces stigma.
This year’s theme will amplify voices and spaces across Canada.
Find stories and resources on the Canadian Mental Health Association website — and take the opportunity to share your story of support, gratitude, or hope from your own mental health journey and helping others find connection and community. Connect on social media using the hashtags #MyStory and #MentalHealthWeek.
Read quickly: learn more about how to take care of your mental health.
Free Microsite: Calming Financial Anxiety
Financial well-being causes high levels of stress for 75% of workers. For Mental Health Week, Lifeworks is launching this free microsite, Calming Financial Anxiety for Your Mental Wellbeing. Available in Canada (English) And Canada (French).
If you’re looking for activities that are easy to organize and have a positive impact on the financial health of your employees, check out Lifeworks’ list financial health programs, developed for employees and executives. Our financial training is an essential part of building a mentally healthy workplace.
Additional Resources
Are you an employee, manager or leader looking for mental health resources? www.workplacestrategiesformentalhealth.com has articles, videos, assessments, tools, and ready-made workshops for everyone!
Or look at these Must-Read Mental Health Blogs for 2023. Discover the voices of lived experience and gain access to resources, information, tips and tools to support your mental health. Curated by the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
Four ways to promote mental health
Active Living Center Certified Trainer Adam Toffan (MSc and CSEP) shares Four ways to boost your mental health. He goes into detail about the positive effects of exercise, gut health, diet and a good night’s sleep on mental health.
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