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Hi Friend,

I hope you're doing well. We are in a global health emergency...and a
climate crisis...and in the midst of incredible social change...how is your
mental health in all this?

That's what I want to talk with you about today. There's no shame in
struggling with your mental health and there's nothing wrong with reaching
out for help. I know personally the importance of taking care of my own
mental health and how difficult it can be sometimes.

On June 11, the Green Party released REIMAGINING OUR FUTURE, a
comprehensive plan for recovery from COVID-19. [2] It focuses on 10 key
areas of renewal and includes numerous calls to action for moving to a more
reconnected, renewed and resilient Canada.

I see these calls to action as an opportunity to rebuild our communities
with an emphasis on looking out for one another, particularly around our
mental health and wellness.

So many of us were dealing with anxiety, depression or trauma before - then
the isolation and anxiety of the pandemic demonstrated how fragile our
mental health really is. As we remain in this pandemic and eventually
recover from it, we must take the mental health of all Canadians seriously.


Evidence-based decisions on public health issues have been key throughout
the pandemic, but we need to apply this standard to all public health
issues, including the ongoing opioid crisis and especially in mental health
care services.

* We need national mental health standards;
* We need a national suicide prevention plan; and
* We need immediate investments in both community-based service
organizations and provincial and municipal mental health services. [3]

WE WANT TO KNOW IF IMPROVING OUR MENTAL HEALTH STANDARDS IS A PRIORITY TO
YOU, BOTH IN THE RESPONSE TO COVID-19 AND GOING FORWARD?

YES, MENTAL HEALTH IS A PRIORITY FOR ME [4]

Knowing how important these issues are to our members helps us to focus on
what matters to achieve your goals and serve all Canadians. [5]

We know many factors can negatively and positively affect our mental
health. That's why we're also calling for greater access to nature and
green space, a Guaranteed Livable Income, universal childcare and much
more. We want to make sure communities are healthy and resilient, now and
for years to come.

We're all in this together, and we need to take care of each other.

Sending you my best,

JENICA ATWIN

SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVES [4]

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