Oct. 3 – 9 is Mental Illness Awareness Week

There is no health without mental health.

One in 5 Canadians lives with a mental illness. But 5 in 5 — that’s everyone, has mental health.

The Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division (CMHA NS) promotes positive mental health all year round, and we are proud to join organizations around the world in highlighting the need for education around illness during Mental Illness Awareness week, a national initiative that encourages Canadians to learn about mental illness and share their experiences with it. This year, MIAW it is being marked from October 3 – 9.

Join the conversation this Mental Illness Awareness Week with the hashtag #MIAW21 on social media.

To learn more visit https://www.camimh.ca/miaw

For more information about mental illnesses and resources visit https://cmha.ca/find-info/mental-illness/

About Mental Illness Awareness Week: Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is an annual national public education campaign designed to help open the eyes of Canadians to the reality of mental illness. The week was established by the Canadian Psychiatric Association, and is now coordinated by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) in cooperation with all its member organizations and many other supporters across Canada.