Nunavik, Nunavut mark Mental Health Week – Nunatsiaq News

“We all need help to heal and we heal better when we heal together”

During Mental Health Week May 6 to May 12, the message from the Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services is: Wear your pins!

“Tell your friends and family that you’ve talked about your mental health, that if necessary you’ll listen to them and that you are there to support them,” the health board said on social media.

The Government of Nunavut has a similar message, to connect with friends, family and elders about mental health and wellness.

“Mental health is just as important as physical health. Having good mental health helps us live well and maintain a balanced lifestyle.

Read More: https://nunatsiaq.com/stories/article/nunavik-nunavut-mark-mental-health-week/