Mental Health Week

Mental Health Week is being celebrated across Canada this week.

In Northwestern Ontario, the Canadian Mental Health Association will be promoting the services its provides.

Spokesperson Debbie Baldwin says they want to clear up misconceptions about mental illness.

"The biggest issue that we find is the stigma associated with mental illness," says Baldwin, "the variety of mental illnesses. It keeps people from accessing the services that can help them lead a more productive and fulfilled life."

This year's theme is "invest in yourself."