News Release From Mental Health Commission of Canada September 24, 2019 — Toronto, Ont. At the Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) national Mental Health For All conference in Toronto today, CMHA and the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) announced that they will be joining forces to foster greater collaboration in a sector where fragmentation […]Continue reading‘Better together’: Mental Health Commission of Canada and Canadian Mental Health Association announce strengthened collaboration
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“Depression: Let’s Talk” for World Health Day
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared April 7 “World Health Day.” Celebrated every year, this year’s World Health Day recognizes what has become a worldwide epidemic: depression. WHO’s “Depression: Let’s Talk” campaign promotes talking about depression as a vital component of recovery. Depression affects hundreds of thousands of Canadians, and more than 300 million […]Continue reading“Depression: Let’s Talk” for World Health Day
“Depression: Let’s Talk” for World Health Day
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared April 7 “World Health Day.” Celebrated every year, this year’s World Health Day recognizes what has become a worldwide epidemic: depression. WHO’s “Depression: Let’s Talk” campaign promotes talking about depression as a vital component of recovery. Depression affects hundreds of thousands of Canadians, and more than 300 million […]Continue reading“Depression: Let’s Talk” for World Health Day
#GetReal for Mental Health Week
A Canadian tradition, the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Mental Health Week –May 4-10 – rallies communities, schools, workplaces and legislatures in a common push for mental health. Because we all have mental health, and we all need to protect it. This year, Mental Health Week is all about social connection. While loneliness and social isolation […]Continue reading#GetReal for Mental Health Week
#MIAW20: There is no health without mental health
Each October, people across Canada speak up for Mental Illness Awareness Week. This year, it is being marked from October 4 –10. It’s a week of public education and awareness that encourages Canadians to learn about mental illness and share their experiences with it. This year’s theme for Mental Illness Awareness Week is There is […]Continue reading#MIAW20: There is no health without mental health
$10 Million in federal funding for Canadian CMHAs
CMHAs in 13 cities will be receiving the grant will partner with employers and participants with little or no work experience to find and maintain employment. “This funding builds on CMHA’s strong interest in workplace mental health and aiding people with mental health issues find, get, and keep jobs”, says CMHA Manitoba and Winnipeg’s Executive […]Continue reading$10 Million in federal funding for Canadian CMHAs
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
2008 CMHA National Award Winners
The National Awards program recognizes the outstanding efforts of CMHA volunteers and staff members in communities throughout Canada who exemplify the spirit of the Association. CMHA salutes the award winners for their efforts to make a difference in mental health in Canada. In 2008, the recipients of awards were as follows: C.M. Hincks Award Steve […]Continue reading2008 CMHA National Award Winners
2009 CMHA National Award Winners
The National Awards program recognizes the outstanding efforts of CMHA volunteers and staff members in communities throughout Canada who exemplify the spirit of the Association. CMHA salutes the award winners for their efforts to make a difference in mental health in Canada. In 2009, the recipients of awards were as follows: The National Distinguished Service […]Continue reading2009 CMHA National Award Winners
2016 CMHA National Awards
In recognition of excellence, innovation and outstanding contributions, CMHA presented three national awards at this year’s Mental Health For All conference in Toronto. Award winners are Ruth Smith (CMHA Swift Current), Marion Cooper (CMHA Manitoba/Winnipeg) and Mark Gruchy (Newfoundland and Labrador). As the nationwide leader for mental health, CMHA recognizes inspirational leadership, innovation and excellence […]Continue reading2016 CMHA National Awards