Mental Health Monday: Building Your Team

Treatment/Care for mental illness is as unique as the individual, what works for one person may not work for another, here are some helpful tips for getting help from the Canadian Mental Health Association:

Building your team

The first steps may be the toughest, but knowing where to look for help is a good start. Here are good places to begin building your team:

• Talk with supportive friends and family. Share your feelings with them and let them be part of your team.
• Talk to your family doctor. They are a great resource and can link you to other professionals, if needed.
• Connect with community mental health clinics or organizations like the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) for information, support, and services.
• Call a help line. Some organizations also offer support online or through text messaging.
• Learn more about mental health. You can find useful books, websites, and other resources through your provincial or territorial government and community agencies.
• Connect with others who have personal experience with a mental illness and learn more about their recovery journey.
• Attend workshops and education sessions hosted at community centres, agencies, schools, colleges or universities.
• Talk with a member or leader you trust from your faith or cultural group.

Do you need more help?

Contact a community organization like the Canadian Mental Health Association to learn more about support and resources in your area.

Founded in 1918, The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is a national charity that helps maintain and improve mental health for all Canadians. As the nation-wide leader and champion for mental health, CMHA helps people access the community resources they need to build resilience and support recovery from mental illness.

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