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My story of recovery from self-harming
My story of recovery from self-harming
Feb 19, 2025I 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.
The undeniable link between social justice and mental health
The undeniable link between social justice and mental health
Jan 30, 2025This Black History/Heritage Month we’re examining how the mental health experiences of Black people are unique. For Black people, the daily weight of racism1, discrimination2, and social injustice3 all factor…
Kristin’s Story: “Bulimia put a mask over my face”
Kristin’s Story: “Bulimia put a mask over my face”
Jan 29, 2025For Kristin, it was hard growing up in the diet culture of the 90s and not living in a thin body. Social media wasn’t around when I was growing up…
The mood-boosting benefits of getting active
The mood-boosting benefits of getting active
Jan 15, 2025When winter puts a damper on your mood, exercise can give you a natural mood-boost Feeling sluggish, and unmotivated? There’s a way to lift your spirits that’s within everyone’s grasp:…
Winter Blues or something more? Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Winter Blues or something more? Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Jan 7, 2025If you’ve been finding yourself feeling down this winter, you’re not alone. January and February have reputations for being some of the least favorable months when it comes to mental…
Make sure to take some time for yourself this holiday season
Make sure to take some time for yourself this holiday season
Dec 17, 2024It’s the holiday season, and whether you love this time of year or not, it can stir up complex feelings and mixed emotions. For some it’s a time to connect…
People share what’s working in mental health care
People share what’s working in mental health care
Nov 27, 2024This is the second part of a two-part story about the lows and highs of mental health care in Canada. Read part one. On November 19, CMHA released The State of…
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.