Mental Health Week - May 4-10, 2026

May 4-10, 2026 is MENTAL HEALTH WEEK! This is a national event organized by the Canadian Mental Health Association designed to bring awareness, connection, and support to all Canadians about mental health challenges. 

The British Columbia Psychologists' Association (BCPA) will be launching two new podcasts during mental health week on Impacts of Self-Abandonment (May 5) and Anxiety Unpacked (May 7). 

If you or someone you love needs support for mental health, please contact your local CMHA branch. If you are thinking of suicide or worried about someone you know who might be thinking of suicide, please call or text 9-9-8 toll free and anytime for support.