Your value as a person is not tied to your job, your accomplishments, or your social status. You are worthy of love and respect simply because you exist.💎💖
Your journey isn't a race, so stop comparing your progress to someone else’s. Healing & growth are unique to you, & every small step forward is a victory.🌱
A few deep breaths can reset your nervous system & change the course of your day. So simple, so powerful. Here are a few more simple mindful activities.✌️💖
MDSC provides resources like "Medications & You" & "What is Depression?" to help understand Depression's symptoms, causes, treatments, & recovery. 🌱 With early diagnosis, proper treatment, & support, recovery is possible. Free resources: mdsc.ca
Not all disabilities are visible. Many live with conditions like depression, anxiety, & chronic pain that affect daily life, even if not seen. Let's build a world where everyone feels seen, supported, & understood.💙
"You don't have to be positive all the time. It's perfectly okay to feel sad, angry, annoyed, frustrated, scared, and anxious. Having feelings doesn't make you a 'negative person.' It makes you human." Lori Deschene 💕
Stay informed on global issues without overwhelming your mental health. On World Mental Health Day, balance awareness with calm by curating feeds & limiting scrolling. What boundaries are you setting to prevent overload? 🌍 #DefeatDepression#MoodDisordersCA#WorldMentalHealthDay#MentalWellness
Bipolar Disorder's a medical condition, not just “mood swings.” It causes dramatic shifts in brain function between mania/hypomania(highs) and depression(lows).
Let's continue the effort to educate, combat stigma, & support year-round. Your mental health is important every day. Thank you to everyone who participated.
1 in 5 Canadians will face a mental health issue annually, highlighting its prevalence. Mental Illness Awareness Week reminds of the importance of mental health for all. Visit Mood Disorders Society of Canada: mdsc.ca
This Mental Illness Awareness Week fight stigma around mental health. It deserves the same empathy & support as physical illnesses like heart disease. Replace judgment with understanding & misinformation with education. 💕
Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct 1-7) Highlighting Mental Health & fighting stigma. Open conversations foster support. Join us to learn & increase education through stories & resources. Follow us to join the discussion—your voice matters. #DefeatDepression#MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek#MDSC
