Day: 5 May 2026
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Celebrating Mental Health Week – May 4-10, 2026
Mental Health Week, May 4-10, 2026, highlights the critical need for social connection to combat loneliness and improve mental well-being, through tools, community activities and activities in schools and workplaces to spark connections. This year’s theme is “Come Together, Canada: Stronger connections, better mental health”. A Mental Health Counselor in primary care is an integral…
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Non-judgemental, equitable care with a Mental Health Counsellor
Welcome to our new series, The People of Primary Care: the human stories behind the healthcare you receive at your doctor’s office or healthcare hub. Please introduce yourself. My name is Carolina Silva and I’m a Mental Health Counsellor. What is a Mental Health Counsellor? Mental Health Counsellors provide client-centered mental health assessment, counselling, and…
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Celebrating International Day of the Midwife – May 5, 2026
International Day of the Midwife, held annually on May 5, is meant to bring global attention to the profession, encouraging healthcare systems around the world to embed midwives in their care teams. This year’s theme is “One Million More Midwives”, which is the estimated workforce needed globally to meet essential health needs. Behind that number…