Mental Illness Awareness Week Starts

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Mental Illness Awareness Week Starts in 2023

Monday, May 1

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Mental Illness Awareness Week History

Mental Illness Awareness Week seeks to spread awareness about mental illness. This day aims to educate the public and remove any stigma surrounding mental illness. It also aims to provide support for those living with mental illness.

Mental Illness Awareness Week was established in 1992 by the Canadian Psychiatric Association. It is observed annually during the first full week in October.

Top Tweets for Mental Illness Awareness Week Starts

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This week, the Government of Canada marks the importance of providing palliative care wherever the person is, helping people living with a serious illness improve their quality of life. https://t.co/8wFWTJ7Q6U #PalliativeCareEverywhere #NHPCW https://t.co/QrkPrVT3kR
— Health Canada and PHAC (@GovCanHealth) May 10, 2023

United in ensuring compassionate care reaches all Canadians, no matter their location or illness—this National Hospice Palliative Care Week, join @Carolyn_Bennett , @KamalKheraLib, and I in championing #PalliativeCareEverywhere. https://t.co/aoXYjW2EML
— Jean-Yves Duclos (@jyduclos) May 10, 2023

Thank you for joining us in recognizing Mental Health Week last week! 🧡💙 Check out these upcoming events from our We Help Update: · Talking About Mental Illness Webinar – May 10 · Sexual Assault Services in Hamilton Video Screening - May 11 We Help: https://t.co/Sq5GJIZsgm https://t.co/Cx3xDLcTPq
— HWDSB (@HWDSB) May 8, 2023

Mental Illness Awareness Week Facts

The theme for Mental Illness Awareness Week in 2022 was What I Wish I Had Known.
According to Queen’s University, in 2022, 1 in 3 Canadians reported struggling with their mental health.
According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, in 2022, there are 6.7 million Canadians living with a mental health problem or illness.

Mental Illness Awareness Week Top Events and Things to Do

Donate to reputable charities that help those affected by mental illness. Some examples are Mental Health Research Canada and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Foundation.
Watch a movie that focuses on mental health. Here are our suggestions:
Inside Out (2015)
Infinitely Polar Bear (2015)
The Perks Of Being A Wallflower (2012)