Time to unmask mental health
May 2, 2025
Canadian Mental Health Week (May 5-11) provides a focus on assisting those with mental health challenges to lift the mask they often hide behind to protect themselves from judgment and discrimination.
“Living with a mental health or substance use challenge is hard enough; masking can make it even harder,” advises the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). “The heavier the stigma, the heavier the mask becomes, and the more isolated we feel.”
The CMHA chose this theme to encourage people to look beyond the surface and see the whole person, notes FST Clinical Director Lisa Manuel on behalf of staff supporting our counselling and mental health programs. She highlights the importance of this week both for clients and the wider public in our thought leadership statement in recognition of Canadian Mental Health Week 2025.
Read the full statement here