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Blue Monday.  It’s okay to ask for help.
January 17, 2022
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Blue Monday. It’s okay to ask for help.

Today has been known as Blue Monday, some consider the gloomiest day of the year. Between the weather conditions, lack of sunlight and post-holiday lull, many Canadians and Indigenous Peoples find themselves struggling with their mental health this time of year. As we also cope with the reality of the ongoing pandemic and with many provinces and territories introducing more restrictions in light of the climbing COVID-19 case counts, […]

Launch of PocketWell app for mental health and substance use resources and supports
January 14, 2022
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Launch of PocketWell app for mental health and substance use resources and supports

Today, Minister Bennett announced the launch of the PocketWell app, a companion app to Wellness Together Canada, providing Canadians with another way to access free, 24/7, online mental health and substance use resources and supports. The pandemic has been hard on Canadians’ mental health and well-being, especially health care workers. Our government will continue to support Canadians, and their mental health, through COVID-19.