Anabs Eritrean Sports Club

Some highlights from Merhaba Festival 2023. Photos are available here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13l5ySg_0XJhHdf5PMOtPTMp7-3WWUpTh?usp=sharing

Mental disorders in youth are ranked as the second highest hospital care expenditure in Canada. - CMHA Kelowna

Stigma or discrimination attached to mental illnesses presents a serious barrier, not only to diagnosis and treatment but also to acceptance in the community. - CMHA Kelowna

Studies in various Canadian cities have indicated that between 23% and 67% of homeless people may have a mental illness. - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Canadians in the lowest income group are 3 to 4 times more likely than those in the highest income group to report poor to fair mental health. - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Men have higher rates of substance use disorders than women, while women have higher rates of mood and anxiety disorders. - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Mental health issues affect one in four employees in Canadian workplaces. Elements CMHC

Mental health problems are the number one reason why people see their doctors. - Elements CMHC

Between 20% and 30% of adolescents have one major depressive episode before they reach adulthood. - National Center for Children in Poverty

Young Canadians between the ages of 16 and 34 years old, students, health care workers and post secondary educators tend to have higher rates of symptoms of moderate to severe anxiety, reaching about one fifth among those segments. - Mental Health Research Canada

Taking a 30 minute walk in nature can increase energy levels, reduce depression and boost well-being. - Mental Health America

Adolescence is a critical period for mental, social, and emotional wellbeing and development. During adolescence, the brain undergoes significant developmental changes, establishing neural pathways and behavior patterns that will last into adulthood. - National Center for Children in Poverty