Mental Health Awareness Week

May 6-12 is Mental Health Awareness Week in Canada. See below for have resources from the Canadian Mental Health Association and our EFAP provider through the VSB:

CMHA has released a toolkit specific to schools, including in-class activities, a mental health checklist, posters, and more.

Head to www.mentalhealthweek.ca to see everything that’s available!

VSB’s EFAP provider, Morneau Shepell has launched a “Mental Fitness Microsite“, with articles and resources to support mental wellbeing.

Login to www.workhealthlife.com to see what they’ve put together for you. As always, if you are struggling with your mental wellbeing, you can call 1-844-880-9142, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

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