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Meet Canada’s Mental Health Heroes

  • May 02, 2022
  • Canadiana
  • 3 minutes read

The importance of mental health in Canada can never be underestimated. With 40% of Canadians saying their mental health has deteriorated since the onset of the pandemic – according to the Canadian Mental Health Association in partnership with UBC – it is more important than ever that we empower people to start having more mental health conversations.

This is where mental health advocates like Christina Vita, and the incredible dogs at Companion Paws, play pivotal roles in providing support for the people of Canada who are suffering from mental health issues.

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Companion Paws Therapy Dogs

The importance of mental health in Canada can never be underestimated. With 40% of Canadians saying their mental health has deteriorated since the onset of the pandemic – according to the Canadian Mental Health Association in partnership with UBC – it is more important than ever that we empower people to start having more mental health conversations.

This is where mental health advocates like Christina Vita, and the incredible dogs at Companion Paws, play pivotal roles in providing support for the people of Canada who are suffering from mental health issues.

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Christina Vita

“The medal embodies such a powerful message that allows mental health to be a part of the health conversation. I thinks it is a really important step in the right direction. And I’m really happy to see that this coin is happening.”

Christina Vita
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Minting Our Thanks

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A Passion To Do Something Special | 2020 Recognition Medal

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