They were rocking in Airdrie Saturday while raising awareness about the importance of mental health. Alan Frew of Glass Tiger headlined the fifth annual Peace in the Park concert. He is a mental health advocate having spent time with Canadian troops in conflict zones. The Thumbs Up Foundation started organizing the event shortly after the pandemic. Thumbs Up has been operating for 11 years. While it offers one-on-one and group counselling programs, it also works to remove the stigma surrounding mental health. “We tend to look at mental health a little differently than physical health for some reason, and our systems are set up that way,” said Peace in the Park event director Steve Gilliss. “This is this is saying that hey, it’s all the same, mental, physical, health is health, and so it’s it’s important that it’s well rounded. You understand where it’s deficient. You understand what’s not working for you, and you understand where to get that help when when something isn’t right.” Peace in the Park also features health and wellness vendors offering resources and support to foster healthier, stronger communities.
