Week by Week Key Messaging
Week 1: May 1-7
The focus this week will be on spreading acceptance and support for the people we know and love who are experiencing mental health challenges.
Key messages:
When it comes to mental health, small actions equal big impact.
- If you are worried about your mental health or are worried about someone you know, there are resources and people out there who are willing to help, no matter what your situation is.
- Talking about mental health helps promote acceptance and encourages people to seek help.
- Whether we share resources, encourage others to seek help, or simply are there for someone when they need us, we instill hope and can help others to reach out when they need to most.
Week 2: May 8-14
The focus will be on strategies for managing mental health, such as self-care. Tell us: What does self-care look like to you?
Key messages:
Self-care is important for your mental health.
- Despite life’s stressors, there are many things that you can do to maintain positive mental health, including self-care.
- Mental health is essential to your overall health and quality of life.
- When you take care of yourself, your physical and emotional health improve; you become more resilient and can find ways to manage stress in a healthy and positive way.
- Taking care of yourself is an essential part of your mental health. What does self-care look like to you?
Week 3: May 15-21
The focus this week will be on promoting acceptance and compassion surrounding mental illness. Language matters; let’s work together to use person-first language and avoid derogatory terms.
Key messages:
We play a part in one another’s mental wellness.
- Language matters. The language we use to talk about mental health can either perpetuate prejudice and discrimination or promote acceptance and compassion. When it comes to mental health, words matter.
- It is up to each of us to be a lifeline, sharing in a commitment to care for ourselves and those around us.
- When we use open and compassionate language around mental health issues, we empower ourselves and encourage others to find the help they need.
Week 4: May 22-28
This week, our goal will be to encourage individuals to seek help if they need it, as well as showing the importance of supporting others by offering words of encouragement and celebrating small successes.
Key messages:
Let’s support each other and make it okay to reach out and seek help whenever we need it.
- Be aware of the signs and symptoms of mental health issues so that we can all work together to support one another.
- If you are worried about your mental health or are worried about someone you know, there are resources and people out there who are willing to help, no matter what your situation is.
- Whether we share resources, encourage others to seek help or simply are there for someone when they need us, we instill hope and can help other to reach out when they need it most.
Week 5: May 29-31
We will end the month by focusing on hope and positivity and supporting one another by sharing key resources during May and beyond.
Key messages:
No matter the situation, there is always help and there is always hope.
- Be aware of the signs and symptoms of mental health issues so that we can all work together to support one another.
- If you are worried about your mental health or are worried about someone you know, there are resources and people out there who are willing to help, no matter what your situation is.
- Whether we share resources, encourage others to seek help or simply are there for someone when they need us, we instill hope and can help other to reach out when they need it most.