Mental Health Week - First Week of May

Mental Health Week Proclamation:

WHEREAS mental health is an essential part of everyone’s health and well-being;

AND WHEREAS Mental Health Week has been hosted by the Canadian Mental Health Association in communities across Canada for over 70 years;

AND WHEREAS one in five Canadians experience a mental illness or mental health issue;

AND WHEREAS all people in Canada need to promote, protect, and nurture their mental health; 

AND WHEREAS this is a time for Canadians to come together to speak openly about mental health, listen with empathy to the stories of others, and support those who are struggling; 

AND WHEREAS promoting social connection is an important aspect of human life and an effective way to protect mental health;

AND WHEREAS help is available through organizations such as the Canadian Mental Health Association;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the Township of McNab/Braeside, hereby proclaim the first week of May as Mental Health Week in the Township of McNab/Braeside.