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Frequently Asked Questions: Canadian Dental Care Plan

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) National Office has prepared this fact sheet to spread the word about the Canadian Dental Care Plan and to answer your questions. 

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Frequently Asked Questions: Canadian Dental Care Plan

PTSD Awareness Day: A Tribute to First Responders

Navigating the challenging world of first responders requires more than just physical stamina; it also requires a strong psychological framework. Studies have found that being faced with continuous intense and…

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PTSD Awareness Day: A Tribute to First Responders

From common ground to real change: Reflections on a landmark mental health policy summit 

By Margaret Eaton For a few hours at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre last month, a room full of people rallied around their common concern about the mental health of Canadians….

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From common ground to real change: Reflections on a landmark mental health policy summit 

Courage to feel and heal: Men’s mental health matters 

When a fear of stigma stopped Hassaan from getting help for his social anxiety, he found himself in a dark depression. He says his story isn’t unique. “I’ve seen first-hand…

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Courage to feel and heal: Men’s mental health matters 
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Mental Health Week

This year’s Mental Health Week – centered on the healing power of compassion – emphasizes that kindness is a vital part of our humanity.

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Care after the Call

The Canadian Mental Health Association is urging the federal government to ensure that people who call the 9-8-8 crisis line receive “Care after the Call.”

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Joint Statement from Members of the Child and Youth Mental Health Sector and its Stakeholders

Youth and the dedicated workers supporting them are struggling – and the pandemic has only exacerbated this.

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The Burnout Crisis: A Call to Invest in ECE and Child and Youth Workers

A new report looking at burnout among Early Childhood Educators and youth workers.

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Mentally healthy workplaces invest in their employees

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