A Call to be Kind

We all have the capacity to be compassionate, and we know that doing so can make an enormous difference. This year’s Mental Health Week is centered on the healing power of compassion. In a world plagued by suffering, we emphasize that kindness is equally intrinsic to our humanity. Join us from May 6 to 12, 2024 to explore how compassion connects us all. 

Follow along as Nana and Mona celebrate Mental Health Week with us!

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🌼🧡 Wrap yourself in Nana’s wisdom as she shares the secret ingredient to a joyful heart—compassion! Feel the love, share the love—send this video to someone in need of a Nana hug! CompassionConnects MentalHealthWeek 🧡🧡🧡 🌼🧡 Profite de la douce sagesse de Nana, qui dévoile l’ingrédient secret d’un cœur joyeux : la compassion. Ressens tout l’amour de Nana et fais-le rayonner! Envoie cette vidéo à quelqu’un qui aurait besoin d’un câlin de Nana! CultivonsLaCompassion SemaineDeLaSantéMentale @nanalanoffical

♬ original sound – CMHA National – CMHA National
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The video we didn’t know we needed @nanalanofficial🥹🧡 CompassionConnects MentalHealthWeek La vidéo dont nous avions besoin sans le savoir 🥹🧡 CultivonsLaCompassion SemaineDeLaSantéMentale

♬ original sound – CMHA National – CMHA National
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Life isn’t always easy, but Nana from @nanalanofficial reminds us that we’re all deserving of love and support. CompassionConnects MentalHealthWeek 🧡🧡 La vie n’est pas toujours facile, mais Nana de Nanalan’ nous rappelle que nous sommes toutes et tous dignes d’amour et de soutien 🌼  CultivonsLaCompassion SemaineDeLaSantéMentale

♬ original sound – CMHA National – CMHA National
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A reminder from Mona and Nana: giving compassion feels just as amazing as receiving it. CompassionConnects MentalHealthWeek 🧡 🧡 @nanalan’ official Un rappel de Mona et de sa mamie : témoigner de la compassion, ça fait autant de bien que d’en recevoir. CultivonsLaCompassion SemaineDeLaSantéMentale

♬ original sound – CMHA National – CMHA National

Resources

Nanalan’ partners with CMHA for Mental Health Week to highlight the power of compassion

The partnership emphasizes the healing benefits of compassion and its ability to connect us all Toronto, (ON), April 15, 2024 – Popular children’s show Nanalan’ is teaming up with the…

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Nanalan’ partners with CMHA for Mental Health Week to highlight the power of compassion

Embracing compassion in everyday life 

In the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, it’s easy to get lost in routines and responsibilities. Amidst the chaos and monotony, however, lies an important truth: practicing compassion…

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Embracing compassion in everyday life 

The limits of compassion: Challenging compassion fade

From natural disasters to a toxic drug supply, homelessness and violence in Gaza and the Ukraine, our news feeds provide an overwhelming stream of evidence that major social problems and…

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The limits of compassion: Challenging compassion fade

Debunking the myth of compassion fatigue

In recent years, the concept of compassion fatigue has gained significant traction. Most attributed to those in professional caregiving roles, compassion fatigue is used to describe a state of emotional…

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Debunking the myth of compassion fatigue

The Power of Self-Compassion: Shawn’s Journey

Shawn, 27, from rural Newfoundland, wears many hats: employment support worker, research and teaching assistant, online course facilitator, and member of the National Council of Persons with Lived Experience (NCPLE).   …

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The Power of Self-Compassion: Shawn’s Journey

Despite almost all (92%) Canadians claiming to be compassionate, only 38% took action in the past year to alleviate hardship

CMHA releases new data on compassion for Mental Health Week Toronto, (ON), May 6, 2024 – Canadians are often recognized globally for their compassion and kindness; however, new data may…

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Despite almost all (92%) Canadians claiming to be compassionate, only 38% took action in the past year to alleviate hardship
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