Prairie Mountain Health is encouraging you to “love thy selfie” and to get grounded in nature during this year's Mental Health Awareness Week (May 4th-10th).

Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event that takes place during the first week of May to encourage people from all walks of life to learn, talk, reflect and engage with others on all issues of mental health.
Region-wide activities come on the heels of a very successful Youth Anti-Stigma event in Brandon, held in conjunction with the Mental Health Commission of Canada's Head Strong initiative.
Here are some of the notable themes and events taking place during Mental Health Awareness Week within PMH region this year:

Tess Lelond is a Clinical Services Specialist with Prairie Mountain Health and she says it's about promotion and making sure people know the connection between physical activity and mental health and wellness.

Here are some of the notable themes and events taking place during Mental Health Awareness Week within PMH region this year:

Love thy selfie

During May 4-10th, Prairie Mountain Health challenges you to “love thy selfie” and take the time to engage in self-care activities to give your physical, mental and emotional self a much needed boost! You can choose to share your „you-time activities with us throughout the week.
As self-care is unique, PMH has also prepared some strategies and tips to assist you in mental health wellness.

30 by 30 Nature Challenge

A growing chorus of scientists and researchers agree: time spent in nature makes us happier, healthier and less-stressed. It increases creativity and lowers risk of heart attacks. It can in effect, make us nicer, more sincere people, with more meaningful relationships and increased community involvement.
Each spring, the David Suzuki Foundation challenges Canadians to join the „30 by 30 Challenge‟ by spending 30 minutes a day in nature for 30 days.

Visit CMHA's mentalhealthweek.ca to “Get Loud” in support of Mental Health.