Mental Health Awareness Month 2025

Mental Health Awareness Month 2025: Embracing Awareness and Support

May is Mental Health Awareness Month in Canada, a time dedicated to recognizing the importance of mental health and well-being. This month serves as a reminder to prioritize mental health, combat stigma, and foster open discussions about mental health issues.

Pinchin Mental Health Support Resources

At Pinchin, we are committed to supporting our employees' mental health and well-being through various programs and resources:

• Pinchin Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Our EAP provides confidential counselling, consultations, community referrals, and online access to hundreds of articles, self-assessments, blogs, podcasts, calculators, and more. Services are available 24/7 at no cost to you and your dependents.
• Pinchin Employee Wellness Program: This program offers a wide variety of accessible resources and services addressing all dimensions of health and wellness, including physical, emotional, social, financial, and environmental. Our culture is all about our people, and we encourage everyone to look after themselves and each other. https://pinchin.com/wellness-program.
• Pinchin Not Myself Today Program: Since 2019, Pinchin has actively participated in the Canadian Mental Health Association’s “Not Myself Today” (NMT) initiative. The NMT program provides advocacy and resources that help prevent mental health problems and illnesses, support recovery and resilience, and enable all employees to flourish and thrive.

Additional Mental Health Resources

For more information on mental health, visit the Canadian Mental Health Association - National, a Mental Health Charity.

If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text 9-8-8 toll-free, anytime for support. https://988.ca/.

Spring and Mental Health

Spring brings longer days and more sunlight, which can alleviate symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and improve overall mood. The season encourages engagement with nature, offering therapeutic benefits such as reduced stress and anxiety. However, transitioning from winter to spring can be overwhelming for some, so it's important to adjust at your own pace. Embracing the changes of spring can boost mental well-being, but it's essential to approach the season with self-awareness and compassion.