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Canada's Mental Health Week: Unmasking Struggles for Support

5/3/2025

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Mental Health Week in Canada, from May 5-11, embraces the theme "Unmasking Mental Health." This powerful initiative urges Canadians to empathize with those battling mental health and substance-use challenges. It sheds light on the damaging effects of masking—where individuals conceal their true selves to find safety and acceptance—encouraging a more open and supportive dialogue.

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Mental Health Week in Canada, from May 5-11, embraces the theme "Unmasking Mental Health." This powerful initiative urges Canadians to empathize with those battling mental health and substance-use challenges. It sheds light on the damaging effects of masking—where individuals conceal their true selves to find safety and acceptance—encouraging a more open and supportive dialogue.