For Mental Health Week, the Canadian Mental Health Association promotes social connection to protect mental health in these difficult times

TORONTO, May 4, 2020 /CNW/ – Most Canadians rely on shortcuts to describe their emotional state—even during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to new data released today by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) in partnership with Maru/Matchbox, 77 per cent of those asked “how are you?” rely on “I’m fine, thanks” to express how they’re doing, despite the fact that Canadians are feeling more negative emotions than positive ones these days (63% negative vs. 37% positive). The data were released to mark Canada’s 69^th annual Mental Health Week, which runs May 4-10, 2020. READ MORE…