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We aren’t expected to pay for life-saving cancer care so why are we paying for life-saving mental health care?
We aren’t expected to pay for life-saving cancer care so why are we paying for life-saving mental health care?
Nov 19, 2024This is the first part of a two-part story about the lows and highs of mental health care in Canada. On November 19, CMHA released The State of Mental Health…
Canada Disability Benefit: FAQs and our latest advocacy messages to the federal government
Canada Disability Benefit: FAQs and our latest advocacy messages to the federal government
Oct 31, 2024In July 2025, first payments are scheduled to begin for a new federal income supplement, available to qualifying people with disabilities across Canada.
We need mental health justice now
We need mental health justice now
Oct 23, 2024Notes from a Senate roundtable on mental health parity from Margaret Eaton, National CEO September was National Recovery Month and I wanted to share some of what was discussed at…
Strength in connection: how peer support can change lives
Strength in connection: how peer support can change lives
Oct 3, 2024Mental illness can be an incredibly isolating experience. Many individuals struggle with feelings of loneliness and disconnection. Stigma also contributes to fear of judgement or misunderstanding, leading people to withdraw…
CMHA National response to BC government announcement regarding involuntary treatment
CMHA National response to BC government announcement regarding involuntary treatment
Sep 24, 2024CMHA National is concerned about the government of British Columbia’s decision to establish “secure care for people with brain injury, mental illness and severe addiction.” We stand in support of…
The Canadian Mental Health Association marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The Canadian Mental Health Association marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sep 23, 2024September 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Orange Shirt Day began as a day of remembrance and action to promote awareness about the impact…
Rural and remote mental health forums
Rural and remote mental health forums
Sep 12, 2024Interested in mental health in your community? Join the Canadian Mental Health Association (national office) and the Centre for Community Based Research for an online discussion about the priority needs…
Finding the calm in the storm: How music can help students’ mental health
Finding the calm in the storm: How music can help students’ mental health
Sep 5, 2024One of the most beautiful things about music is how universal and accessible it is. It’s prevalent in almost every culture and with the wide variety of genres and styles…
The importance of peer support for mental health
The importance of peer support for mental health
Aug 6, 2024Lessons learned from the Governor General’s Mental Health Listening and Learning Tour In July, I was invited by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, to…