May 6-12, 2024, is Mental Health Week, an annual event organized by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), to promote mental health for all Canadians. This year’s theme, “Compassion”, explores human connection and the creation of healing pathways.
Mental Health Week is a yearly reminder to take stock of our own psychological health and wellness, and that of the people around us. You make a positive difference in people’s lives by offering them kindness and compassion. Remember to offer that same kindness and compassion to yourself. Acknowledge the good work you do and the impact you have on our community. Talk to yourself the way you would talk to someone you care for. With these self-compassionate acts, you take steps to enhance your resilience and improve your own psychological well-being.
Throughout Mental Health Week, our Psychological Health and Wellness clinical staff and members of our Peer Resource Team (PRT) are excited to connect with you. They will be visiting your work locations, including stations, emergency departments, desks, and offices, distributing Mental Health Week information and resource cards and some small tokens. Be sure to say hello and learn more about the Psychological Health and Wellness resources available to all TPS staff.
Please visit the Staff Blog to find out how to contact our Psychological Health and Wellness clinical staff and current PRT members. Explore the collection of psychological health and wellness information and resources, including the updated list of crisis and community mental health resources and the services provided by Telus Health EAP. Scan the QR code and save it on your personal smartphone or follow the shortcut on TPS-issued phones to the Staff Blog homepage and click on the Psychological Health & Wellness Resources tab for easy access to these resources at any time, from any location.
Please treat yourself with the compassion you deserve, not only during Mental Health Week, but every week. Thank you for all that you continue to do.
Sincerely,
(Original signed by)
Bikram Chawla
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