Child and Youth Mental Health Awareness Day

On Tuesday, May 7th join in creating awareness for Child and Youth Mental Health/Wellness

Wear green 😊

Visit the Welcome Table close to the Breakfast Window. We will have stickers, green pins, colouring sheets and an opportunity to add to our “Puntledge cares” board.

Child and Youth Mental Health Day proclaimed by B.C.

Navigating the ups and downs of childhood and adolescence can be a difficult journey for any child or youth. Add to that the challenge of living with a mental health problem or illness -and the negative stereotypes, stigma and isolation that too often come with it – and that journey can quickly become overwhelming.

Children and youth with mental health problems are often worried that they will be judged or even ostracized by their peers. This can prevent them from asking for help and receiving access to mental health supports and services — supports that can make all the difference in creating a brighter, happier, productive, and successful future.

This is why raising awareness and understanding about mental health challenges is so important. May 7 is Child and Youth Mental Health Day in British Columbia, a time to provide hope and support to those who may feel alone and unsupported.

This year’s Mental Health Week focuses on the healing power of compassion. In a world plagued by suffering, we emphasize that kindness is equally intrinsic to our humanity. Join us from May 6 to 12, 2024 to explore how compassion connects us all. To learn more visit mentalhealthweek.ca.

#CompassionConnects