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World Bipolar Day: A conversation with Bill on living with bipolar disorder
World Bipolar Day: A conversation with Bill on living with bipolar disorder
Mar 19, 2025

Bill’s journey with bipolar disorder began long before he got a formal diagnosis. Growing up in rural Alberta, Bill started experiencing depression in college. What wasn’t clear at the time…

Thank you for pushing for better mental health in 2025
Thank you for pushing for better mental health in 2025
Feb 27, 2025

A note from Erin Terwissen, National Senior Manager, Community Giving at CMHA National Dear participants of The Push-Up Challenge 2025,  I. Am. In. Awe.  For the second year in a…

My story of recovery from self-harming 
My story of recovery from self-harming 
Feb 19, 2025

I 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, 2025

 This 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, 2025

For 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, 2025

When 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, 2025

If 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, 2024

It’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, 2024

This 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…