The City of Windsor and other downtown businesses are marking mental health awareness month by relaunching Wellness Wednesday.
During the month of May, employees of the City of Windsor, Caesars Windsor, University of Windsor, St. Clair College, Windsor Police Service, Windsor Fire and Rescue Services, Windsor Public Library, and the downtown financial banking institutions will be encouraged to take a small fitness break during their workday.
“The health and well-being of our City staff is an important component to our success, and we know that physical and mental health go hand-in-hand,” said Ward 3 Councillor Renaldo Agostino. “Knowing that one in five Canadians will personally experience a mental illness during their lifetime, we are proud to take a stand for mental health in support of the Sole Focus Project and to bring much-needed awareness and education about mental health to our employees and our community.”
The Canadian Mental Health Association- Windsor Essex Chapter encourages all workplaces to embrace wellness programs.
"We see an increasing number of workplaces adopting mental wellness programs for their staff. It's an important element to our overall wellness so when you can incorporate small breaks you're helping not just your physical health but your mental health," said Kim Willis, Director of Communications and Mental Health Promotion.
