Mental Illness Awareness Week is this week.

Here in Thompson, the Northern Health Region provides mental health resources in-person, via phone and through virtual sessions.

Jen Whalen, Mental Health Promotion Coordinator with the Northern Health Region, has additional advice.

“Learn about your disorder, find out as much as you can so that you can make better decisions about your care and you can make better decisions about the treatment you choose and where you access services. Connect with others who have similar experiences, we call that peer support and it’s really beneficial because you interact with folks who may have travelled a similar journey or have had some similar experiences and you can learn from them.”

Whalen said if you are looking for help, you should check out your options to find one that fits for you.

If you are not sure where to start, you can always call 204-677-5350 and ask for help.