The Catholic Women’s League of Mary, Mother of the Church will be holding their Spring Luncheon on Sunday, April 21, 2024.  The guest speaker will be Sheryl Giesbrecht from the Canadian Mental Health Association and will speak on mental health and wellness.

A Mental Illness in Manitoba: Hope for Recovery report states:  “In any given year, mental illness affects more than 6.7 million Canadians. Although there are many types of mental illness, what they all have in common is that they cause emotional distress and disrupt a person’s daily life.” 

What is mental health and how do I get it?  Explanation of the difference between ‘mental health’ and ‘mental illness’ and why mental health is important and how it is connected to physical health, strategies to maintain positive mental health and signs that tell you to see a doctor for help.  Cost of tickets $25.00 per person.  Tickets will be on sale April 6, 7 and April 13, 14 in the Atrium.

Mental Health Wellness Series with Guest Speaker Sheryl Giesbrecht from CMHA (Canadian Mental Health Association)

A Mental Illness in Manitoba: Hope for Recovery report states: “In any given year, mental illness affects more than 6.7 million Canadians. Although there are many types of mental illness, what they all have in common is that they cause emotional distress and disrupt a person’s daily life.”

Please join us on the following dates for informative evenings and discussion!

April 21, 2024: CWL Spring Luncheon - What is mental health and how do I get it? Explanation of the difference between “mental health” and “mental illness”, and why mental health is important and how it is connected to physical health, strategies to maintain positive mental health and signs that tell you to see a doctor for help. $25.00 per person.  Tickets on sale April 6, 7 and April 13, 14 in the Atrium.

May's Connection Cafe Topic: Addictions and Mental Illness Support - How to support someone with an addiction issue or a mental illness, self-care for family members, avoid ultimatums and threats, set boundaries, show kindness, offer support with limits, attend CHMA course called CRAFT for Families.  See attached posters for current offerings. Or click here to indicate if you’d be interested in attending one of these courses if held at MMOC in the fall.