We are all human beings, and each of us has a physical body. We also all have a mind, and we all have emotions. In the same way that we all have a state of physical health, we all have a state of mental health. Mental health is more than the absence of mental illness. […]Continue readingHow mental health is like physical health
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3 tips to get the spring back in your step
We have weathered the snow storms and bundled up through the freezing temperatures, and now spring is just around the corner. While winter can be grey, spring offers a new beginning. Why not start this spring off as your best self? As the days grow more green and bright, we have three tips to help […]Continue reading3 tips to get the spring back in your step
Ride Don’t Hide is more than the name of the event—it’s also the reason we’re riding
“For when thousands of Canadians ride in dozens of cities across our great country as free, strong, and unashamed contributing citizens, then the fear and misunderstanding vanishes and we are left with nothing but love, acceptance, and humanity.” – Michael Schratter, Founder and Ambassador of Ride Don’t Hide. The statistics are clear: one in five […]Continue readingRide Don’t Hide is more than the name of the event—it’s also the reason we’re riding
10 Tips on How to De-stress at Work
Starting to feel the crunch? If you’re looking for ways to relieve stress at work, we’ve got you covered. Print out this list and keep it at your desk for when you need a breather. Remember, there are a lot of ways to make things a little more manageable and to keep your stress in […]Continue reading10 Tips on How to De-stress at Work
MJ & Juniper’s Story – CMHA North & West Vancouver
At that heart of this CMHA story is MJ (and Juniper, the dog). MJ is a CMHA peer navigator and Juniper is her new pet therapy dog. Together, they are helping people find their way through the mental health system, and clearing a path to recovery. Peer support is emotional and practical support between two […]Continue readingMJ & Juniper’s Story – CMHA North & West Vancouver
CMHA Origin Story
The origins of community mental health in Canada It all started at afternoon tea. In Mrs. Dunlap’s drawing room. But first, some context: It was wartime, circa 1917, and Dr. Clarence Hincks had grown impatient. He had been plugging away in a psychiatric outpatient clinic in Toronto for a number of years. Meanwhile, the asylums […]Continue readingCMHA Origin Story
Andrew’s Story – CMHA Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge
“I’ve accomplished a lot, but it wasn’t an easy road.” Andrew’s recovery journey began in 2004 when he approached CMHA HKPR in Peterborough, Ontario, in search of supports for mental health, housing and budgeting. He had been struggling to secure housing due to anxiety, substance use, financial issues and a learning disability. Andrew found his […]Continue readingAndrew’s Story – CMHA Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge