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Statement calling for Veteran suicide prevention 

CMHA Alberta and Centre for Suicide Prevention, together with CMHA National, recently appeared to testify as witnesses to the House Standing Committee on Veterans’ Affairs study on suicide prevention among…

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Statement calling for Veteran suicide prevention 
Addiction rewires the brain

Understanding the science of addiction: How our brain rewires itself

When we hear the word addiction, most of us think of drugs (substances), including alcohol. But addiction can also form with activities like gambling, gaming, shopping, eating, sex, social media,…

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Understanding the science of addiction: How our brain rewires itself

Budget 2025 builds for tomorrow but lacks support for a mentally healthy workforce today

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) welcomes the federal government’s attention to affordable housing in Budget 2025, recognizing that safe, stable housing is one of the most powerful determinants of…

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Budget 2025 builds for tomorrow but lacks support for a mentally healthy workforce today

More people in Canada are using AI as a mental health care tool, but are we ready for it?

Responsible innovation is critical when it comes to AI and mental health AI tools are all the rage right now. AI can help us automate simple tasks, summarize complex information,…

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More people in Canada are using AI as a mental health care tool, but are we ready for it?
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