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Mental Health in Rural and Remote Canada: Community insights and solutions
May 20th, 2025Remote and rural communities are special places. They’re known for strong social bonds, close ties to the land, and a pace of life that can help keep stress at bay….
The Canadian Mental Health Association’s National Office Welcomes New CEO, Marion Cooper
May 15th, 2025TORONTO (ONTARIO) May 12, 2025 – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Marion Cooper as the new Chief Executive Officer of CMHA’s National…
How to unmask at work and beyond
May 15th, 2025A guide to honouring your authentic self Every day, countless people show up to work wearing invisible masks. They smile through meetings, deliver results, meet deadlines, and make small talk—while…
What masking is and why it may be doing more harm than good
May 15th, 2025Have you ever said “I’m fine” when you were anything but fine? Or pushed through burnout or exhaustion because you didn’t want to seem weak? Have you ever kept parts…
CMHA congratulates the Liberal Party of Canada on its election victory and urges parties to find common ground on mental health
May 15th, 2025The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) extends our congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party of Canada on their electoral victory. As a leading voice in mental…
Stigma remains a barrier to mental health care with 60% of people not seeking help for fear of being labelled
May 15th, 2025This Mental Health Week, CMHA is “Unmasking Mental Health” to break down barriers, challenge stigma and support open conversations Toronto, (ON), April 22, 2025 – Despite growing awareness around mental…
World Bipolar Day: A conversation with Bill on living with bipolar disorder
Mar 19th, 2025Bill’s journey with bipolar disorder began long before he got a formal diagnosis. Growing up in rural Alberta, Bill started experiencing depression in college. What wasn’t clear at the time…
Thank you for pushing for better mental health in 2025
Feb 27th, 2025A note from Erin Terwissen, National Senior Manager, Community Giving at CMHA National Dear participants of The Push-Up Challenge 2025, I. Am. In. Awe. For the second year in a…
CMHA awards 53 CMHA volunteers and staff with King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of significant contributions to mental health and wellness in Canada
Feb 24th, 2025Toronto, ON, (February 24, 2025)—The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has announced its chosen recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medal. The medals were allotted to CMHA by the…