Do you show empathy for others, and for yourself? Empathy is one of the qualities and actions that the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is focused on this year. The official definition of empathy is: "the ability to understand and share the feelings of another." (Oxford Languages) Lending an ear and listening to friends, coworkers, [...]
Everyone has a story. Everyone has a different life with their own unique mental health. This year, we celebrate my story, your story, their story... everyone's stories. Together, we can advocate for universal mental health care and education. One in five people experience mental health issues, but all of us have mental health. If we [...]
Do you show empathy for others, and for yourself? Empathy is one of the qualities and actions that the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is focused on this year. The official definition of empathy is: "the ability to understand and share the feelings of another." (Oxford Languages) Lending an ear and listening to friends, coworkers, [...]
This year's mental health week is all about naming and expressing emotions. Don't numb it, name it! Talk about how you feel, with someone you trust. Things may be extra stressful right now, which is why we have to work to protect our mental health even more. And voicing your emotions doesn't just mean angry [...]
