Remove the stigma during Mental Health Week in Kelowna

Remove the stigma during Mental Health Week in Kelowna

Mental Health week is May 5-11

May 10: ‘Stop the Stigma’ Event at Henry Mayo Hospital

Mental Health Hook Up will host "Stop the Stigma," a community event dedicated to raising awareness and support for mental health, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Campus.

Stigma remains a barrier to mental health care with 60% of people not seeking help for fear of being labelled

Despite growing awareness around mental health, many people continue to mask their struggles due to fear of judgment, discrimination, or social exclusion. In fact, 60 per cent of people with a mental health problem or illness won’t seek help for fear of being labelled. This Mental Health Week (May 5-11, 2025), the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is unmasking mental health, so more people get the support they need, when they need it.  M…