Mental Health Week is for community, schools, and workplaces to celebrate, protect and promote mental health through various workshops, events and activities. 

2025 Events

Darkness Into Light Walk 
Have you or someone you know been affected by suicide or mental illness? Want to make a difference in the lives of so many affected by this? Join us for the most important sunrise of the year and help raise much needed funds for mental health and suicide prevention.
This walk fundraises for the local Coordinated Suicide Prevention Program. 
Register 
Saturday, May 10
4:00 AM
Victoria Park Pavilion, Edmonton, Alberta
Strong Body, Strong Mind: The Power of Physical Wellness.

We all know how important exercise is for keeping us physically healthy. But did you know that exercise can also help keep you mentally healthy?

Research shows that people who exercise regularly have better mental health and emotional wellbeing, and lower rates of mental illness. Benefits of exercising on our mental health and wellbeing include:

• The levels of chemicals in the brain, such as serotonin, stress hormones and endorphins, change when you exercise.
• Regular exercise decreases cortisol (stress hormone) and reduces inflammation in the body
• Regular exercise can help you sleep better. And good sleep helps you manage your mood.
• Exercise can improve your sense of control, coping ability and self-esteem

In celebration of Mental Health Week, three sessions are available for community in partnership with MetaFitness:

Total Mind & Body Fitness

May 8th 6:30-7:30pm

Cost: $10
Experience our Total Mind & Body fitness class where cutting-edge neuroscience meets exercise science to transform both mind and body simultaneously. Through a combination of strength training, mindful movement, breathwork, and evidence-based relaxation techniques, you'll reduce stress, elevate mood, increase energy, and combat depression—all while improving physical fitness. Suitable for all experience levels, this comprehensive approach addresses the complete spectrum of wellness by targeting the biological connections between physical activity and mental wellbeing. Join us to discover how training smarter can revolutionize your mental health, boost your motivation, and create lasting positive changes in how you feel every day.
Registration: Total Mind & Body Fitness

 

Movement That Matters: Youth Fitness Class (ages 13-17)

May 9th 4:30-5:30pm

Free
Discover the power of movement in our energizing "Movement That Matters" class, where youth build strength, confidence, and mental resilience through TRX, kettlebells, and dynamic equipment in a supportive environment. Experience our innovative SmartFit brain and body training, featuring gamified dual-task challenges that boost hand-eye coordination, focus, and attention skills while participants have a blast. You will see your mood brighten, stress melt away, and anxiety diminishing through activities designed specifically for youth mental and physical wellness. Experience endorphin-boosting exercise that creates positive neural pathways while developing lifelong healthy habits in a program where fitness feels like play.
Registration: Movement That Matters

 

Relax & Renew Movement

May 22 6:30-7:30pm

Cost $10
Journey through a transformative movement experience where mindfulness meets gentle motion to restore your body's natural equilibrium and revitalize your spirit. This nurturing session weaves together fluid movements, targeted strength work, and mindful breathing to create a harmonious practice that both strengthens and lengthens muscles while soothing your nervous system. The class incorporates a 5-minute mindfulness practice alongside proven techniques that reduce stress, anxiety, and depression—bringing your body and mind back into peaceful alignment. Feel the transformative power as tension melts away, mental clarity returns, and your connection to self deepens, leaving you with enhanced mood, improved sleep quality, and a renewed sense of confidence and vitality that extends well beyond the class. 

Registration: Relax & Renew Movement
 Community Helpers Program 
 How to Have Supportive Conversations

When friends are going through tough times, it can be hard to know what to say—or how to help. Supportive Conversations is a free, three-hour workshop designed to enhance mental health awareness and strengthen the natural helping abilities of youth in our community.

Based on materials from The Community Helpers Program, this session empowers young people to feel more confident and capable when supporting their peers. Participants will explore essential skills such as:

• Active listening and responding with empathy
• Managing boundaries and practicing self-care
• Accessing mental health supports
• Navigating crisis situations

Whether you're the go-to friend in your circle or simply want to be more supportive when someone needs it, this session will help you build stronger, more meaningful connections.

May 8, 2025 5:00 – 8:00pm

Stony Plain Public Library

Ages 12–17

Cost: Free

Registration: stonyplain.com/youth | youth@stonyplain.com or call (780) 968-3846