Mental illness is not a crime The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is deeply concerned by the recent deaths of individuals experiencing a mental health crisis across Canada stemming from interactions with the police. Each of these deaths is an unacceptable tragedy. We extend our condolences to the families, loved ones and communities mourning these […]Continue readingStatement on police and wellness checks

$1 million donation to the Canadian Mental Health Association addresses increased need for remote mental health supports during the COVID-19 crisis  Funding expands BounceBack program from Ontario, BC and Manitoba into Atlantic Canada, Québec, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Yukon  MONTRÉAL, June 10, 2020 – Bell Let’s Talk and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) today announced a $1 million expansion of the mental health supports available remotely for Canadians with the introduction of the CMHA’s BounceBack® program to the Atlantic provinces, Québec, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Yukon, and further expansion of the program in […]Continue readingCanadian Mental Health Association and Bell Let’s Talk expand BounceBack® nationwide

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For Mental Health Week, the Canadian Mental Health Association promotes social connection to protect mental health in these difficult times TORONTO (ONTARIO) May 4, 2020 – Most Canadians rely on shortcuts to describe their emotional state—even during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to new data released today by the Canadian Mental Health Association […]Continue readingCanadians are anxious and crave real connection, but say they’re doing “fine”