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Canadian Mental Health Association launches new National initiative to support certification of BIPOC peer support workers

In partnership with Peer Support Canada, the initiative aims to strengthen culturally responsive mental health supports across Canada TORONTO, February 9, 2026 — The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) National…

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Canadian Mental Health Association launches new National initiative to support certification of BIPOC peer support workers

Open Letter: A Call for Ethical, Values-Aligned Research on Peer Support in Hospital Settings

To: Hospital Executives and Research Institutions Peer Support Canada (PSC) and the undersigned organizations are deeply committed to advancing the growth of peer support in Canada – a practice grounded…

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Open Letter: A Call for Ethical, Values-Aligned Research on Peer Support in Hospital Settings

DROP AND GIVE ME 2,000: Over 70,000 Canadians get down and push up for better mental health

Toronto (Ontario) February 5, 2026 – Over 70,000 of people across Canada are gearing up to complete 2,000 push-ups in 23 days this February as part of The Push-Up Challenge — a national mental health promotion initiative…

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DROP AND GIVE ME 2,000: Over 70,000 Canadians get down and push up for better mental health
eating disorders awareness

Eating Disorders Awareness Week: When care is too far away

Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental illnesses. At any given time in Canada, more than 1.7 million people will experience an eating disorder.1 An estimated 1.4 million youth in Canada are affected, yet only 25 percent receive…

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Eating Disorders Awareness Week: When care is too far away
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