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These uncertain times mean that Canadians’ mental health is at risk. Now more than ever. So, as we head into the 2025 federal election, we need to keep mental health top of mind for political parties and candidates. Read our election platform.

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CMHA National is pleased to introduce a new, enhanced program from Not Myself Today: an interactive e-Learning series for Managers.
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The State of Mental Health in Canada 2024 is a first-of-its-kind report on mental health, addictions, and substance use health care across the country. Find out how Canada is doing in supporting the mental health of its people.

With 330 community locations, CMHA is a nationwide organization that promotes mental health and supports people recovering from mental illness.

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World Bipolar Day: A conversation with Bill on living with bipolar disorder

Bill’s journey with bipolar disorder began long before he got a formal diagnosis. Growing up in rural Alberta, Bill started experiencing depression in college. What wasn’t clear at the time…

World Bipolar Day: A conversation with Bill on living with bipolar disorder

Thank you for pushing for better mental health in 2025

A note from Erin Terwissen, National Senior Manager, Community Giving at CMHA National Dear participants of The Push-Up Challenge 2025, I. Am. In. Awe. For the second year in a…

Thank you for pushing for better mental health in 2025

CMHA awards 53 CMHA volunteers and staff with King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of significant contributions to mental health and wellness in Canada

Toronto, ON, (February 24, 2025)—The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has announced its chosen recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medal. The medals were allotted to CMHA by the…

CMHA awards 53 CMHA volunteers and staff with King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of significant contributions to mental health and wellness in Canada

My story of recovery from self-harming

I thought this would be an easy story to tell. I don’t know why I thought that because telling this story is the very definition of vulnerability.

My story of recovery from self-harming

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Now more than ever: Mental health in uncertain times

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The State of Mental Health in Canada

In Canada, mental health is a privilege. It should be a right.

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Not Myself Today

Supporting mental health in your workplace just got easier.

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Election 2025

Great managers change everything.

With 330 community locations, CMHA is a nationwide organization that promotes mental health and supports people recovering from mental illness.

What’s New

World Bipolar Day: A conversation with Bill on living with bipolar disorder

Thank you for pushing for better mental health in 2025

CMHA awards 53 CMHA volunteers and staff with King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of significant contributions to mental health and wellness in Canada

My story of recovery from self-harming

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Election 2025

The State of Mental Health in Canada

Not Myself Today

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