The City of Morden is offering a number of activities to mark Mental Health Week May 4-10.
The annual campaign urges people to “get loud” and “unmask mental health” by engaging in open conversations and using provided tools for support.
“Mental health is super important for anybody,” said Brookelynn Wolfe, recreation programmer for the City of Morden.
“It’s just as important as physical health, and it’s about your quality of life,” she said. “And it’s important to connect with others as well.
The activities began this past Tuesday with a flower crown workshop led by Earth Buds at the Access Event Centre.
Next on the agenda is free public skating this Sunday, May 3, from 12:15-1:45 p.m. in the Huron Arena.
That’s followed by a free nature, wildlife, and wellness presentation by Prairie Wildlife Rehab Centre Tuesday, May 5, from 6-7:15 p.m. in the Morden Chiropractic Centre meeting room.
The events conclude then with a Paint Night for Mental Health led by artist Jen Martens Thursday, May 7 from 6-8 p.m., also in the Morden Chiropractic Centre meeting room. There is a small fee of $2 per person for this event, which includes light refreshments.
For more information or to register, head to morden.ca/rec.
“There’s a lot of different things you can do for mental health,” said Wolfe. “We would just like to give people a few ideas.”
