05/05/2024
May is Mental Health month.
It is time to raise awareness, break stigma, and prioritize mental wellness.
What Is Mental Health?
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
Over the course of your life, if you experience mental health problems, your thinking, mood, and behaviour could be affected. Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including:
Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry
Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse
Family history of mental health problems
Mental health problems are common but help is available. People with mental health problems can get better and many recover completely.
Let’s come together to support each other, promote self-care, and encourage conversations about mental health.
Your mental health matters, and there is strength in seeking help when needed.
Together let’s spread kindness, compassion, and understanding.
