It’s Mental Health Week, an annual event started by the Canadian Mental Health Association aimed at raising awareness and promoting mental wellness.
This year’s theme is Unmasking Mental Health. It’s all about recognizing that people often hide their struggles behind a “mask” to avoid feeling judged – and encouraging openness, honesty, and real connection instead.
Ron Shore, Artsci’95, MPA’02, PhD’23, has seen those masks all too often in his mental-health work over the past 30-plus years.