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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.
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…