In honour of the children who died at residential schools and in recognition of the survivors and their families, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) will be changing the colour of its logo to orange until Orange Shirt Day on September 30. Beyond the symbolic, the orange logo also signifies our commitment to reconciliation with […]Continue readingA logo for reconciliation: CMHA shows solidarity with Indigenous peoples in Canada
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Canadian Mental Health Association on Reconciliation and mental health
STATEMENT Toronto, ON June 21, 2021 – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is deeply troubled by the findings of the remains of 215 children in unmarked and undocumented graves at a residential school in Kamloops, BC. We extend our deepest condolences to those who are grieving and for whom this news reawakens or compounds […]Continue readingCanadian Mental Health Association on Reconciliation and mental health
Shoppers Drug Mart donates more than $500,000 to Canadian Mental Health Association
Funds to support innovative new approach to improving mental health in communities TORONTO, June 16, 2021 – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) today welcomes a donation of more than $500,000 made by Shoppers Drug Mart Inc on behalf of the company and its Associate owners. The donation will enhance and expand CMHA’s cross-Canada network […]Continue readingShoppers Drug Mart donates more than $500,000 to Canadian Mental Health Association
Mental Health for All Virtual Conference: Deconstructing Normal
It’s been in Montreal. And in Toronto. And now it’s wherever you are. And on whatever screen. Now in its sixth year, the Mental Health for All (MH4A) Conference is the largest mental health gathering of its kind in Canada. And it’s coming to you virtually for two days in the fall. October 19 + […]Continue readingMental Health for All Virtual Conference: Deconstructing Normal
How are we feeling? Canadians are worried, bored, stressed, lonely and sad
For immediate release How are we feeling? Canadians are worried, bored, stressed, lonely and sad CMHA and UBC release data on emotional impact of the pandemic for Mental Health Week Toronto, ON and Vancouver, BC (May 3, 2021) – The pandemic is taking an emotional toll on people in Canada, as 77% of adults report […]Continue readingHow are we feeling? Canadians are worried, bored, stressed, lonely and sad
Women’s access to supervised consumption services: a study
As many Canadians continue to lose their lives to opioid poisonings, understanding how to prevent these tragic and preventable deaths is essential. The opioid poisoning crisis has been called a “men’s health crisis”. Policy, research and the media have not focused on women’s needs, even though women who use drugs are exposed to greater risks […]Continue readingWomen’s access to supervised consumption services: a study
CMHA applauds Budget 2021 investments in Mental Health
ANNOUNCEMENT The Canadian Mental Health Association Applauds Budget 2021 Investments in Mental Health Toronto, April 20, 2021: Today, Margaret Eaton, National CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), the most established and extensive community mental health organization in Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal budget: The Canadian Mental Health Association […]Continue readingCMHA applauds Budget 2021 investments in Mental Health
Statement from the Canadian Mental Health Association regarding Matthew Good
STATEMENT Statement from the Canadian Mental Health Association regarding Matthew Good Toronto, ON March 29, 2021: The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has become aware of public allegations from multiple women about Matthew Good. CMHA takes these allegations very seriously. Excellent mental health is not possible without feeling safe in relationships, and particularly intimate relationships. […]Continue readingStatement from the Canadian Mental Health Association regarding Matthew Good
COVID-19 and mental health
A pandemic is a very stressful event for individuals and communities. It’s normal to feel some stress and anxiety. It’s also very commonContinue readingCOVID-19 and mental health
Statement on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)
Statement Canadian Mental Health Association on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) Toronto, ON February 23, 2021: The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is deeply disappointed that the government supports allowing those with mental illnesses to seek medical assistance in dying. CMHA’s position, first articulated in a national policy paper in August 2017, and later, in testimony to […]Continue readingStatement on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)