In celebration of CMHA Mental Health WeekGenna McCansh is getting loud about her mental health experience and the programs and resources she used to find a way to manage life害羞草研究所檚 highs and lows.
害羞草研究所淚 had a very poor relationship with my emotions especially anxiety,害羞草研究所� said McCansh, 25. 害羞草研究所淚 was under the false assumption that emotions were to be ignored or controlled.害羞草研究所�
After hearing about a Mindfulness Group information session through the Y, McCansh, who was already interested in self-improvement, decided to sign up to participate in the program, according to a Y news release.
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As the issue of mental health is catapulted to the forefront of people害羞草研究所檚 minds this week, if you or someone you know is struggling to cope, community organizations such as the Y, Canadian Mental Health Association and Foundry Kelowna have resources and supports in place to support your journey to an improved quality of life, said the release.
害羞草研究所淢ental Health is a very important issue and can often lead to feelings of isolation,害羞草研究所� said Jan Locke, manager of mindfulness programs. 害羞草研究所淭he Y, along with community partners are working together to ensure we are addressing this need and providing accessible resources to individuals in our community.害羞草研究所�
There are many components to healthy living and mental health is a large contributor.
害羞草研究所淭here shouldn害羞草研究所檛 be such a stigma on improving ourselves and our mental health,害羞草研究所� said McCansh. 害羞草研究所淢ental Health is just as important, maybe more important, than physical health.害羞草研究所�
The YMCA of Okanagan offers programs for youth ages 13 to 30 that provides a safe, supportive and accepting environment where youth can develop coping skills and connect with others who have had similar experiences.
Learn more about programs offered through the YMCA of Okanagan at .
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