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
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3 reasons to take a vacation this summer
Canadians miss out on an average of three earned vacation days every year.[1] While you may feel that’s a small sacrifice to make to get the job done, the consequences may be bigger than you think. Canadians spend about a third of their lives in the workplace.[2] Even though it might seem productive to keep […]Continue reading3 reasons to take a vacation this summer
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
6 reasons to work for mental health parity
One in five people will face a mental health problem in any given year [1] and yet mental health does not occupy the place it deserves in the public health system. Despite this alarming fact about the mental health of Canadians, mental health services are insufficient, inadequate and underfinanced. It should come, then, as no […]Continue reading6 reasons to work for mental health parity
6 things to do in Montreal for your mental health
Montreal is the ultimate city of culture. It’s a bilingual city where the word “boredom” isn’t part of the lexicon, in any language. It’s an exciting place that is sure to charm you, whether for a weekend, a week, or longer! Many of you will be visiting Montreal for the upcoming Mental Health for All […]Continue reading6 things to do in Montreal for your mental health
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
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
Create your own workplace wellness box
As temperatures drop and workloads surge, it’s important to keep your mental health top of mind. If your workplace is healthy, mentally-speaking, you are likely to feel good about being there, about your colleagues, and about the work you do: all things that reinforce your own mental health. Wondering what you can do to boost […]Continue readingCreate your own workplace wellness box
Cycling for your mental health
Each year, Canadians around the country participate in Ride Don’t Hide. We ride to raise awareness. We ride to end stigma. And we ride for our health – both physical and mental. It’s no secret that cycling is great for your physical health. It’s a great type of exercise that gets your heart pumping and […]Continue readingCycling for your mental health
How mental health is like physical health
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