Mental health stories can change minds 

Research indicates storytelling can change the way that people think, and how they act, including a study that showed people’s brains synchronize with each other when they hear human stories.

A letter from our CEO, Margaret Eaton

In honour of Mental Health Week, we’re all telling our stories. I want to tell one of mine while also saying THANK YOU to all who shared stories with us…

Stronger Together: A Love Letter to Our Donors

Find Your Natural Doorway to Wellness

What are the chances you fall within the 48% of Canadians who feel “really or seriously stressed” at least once a week? This fact shocked me, but in our fast-paced,…

New data reveals that 87% of people living in Canada want universal mental health care

Research found that almost all Canadians would like access to free, publicly funded mental health care

CMHA Volunteer Spotlight

During National Volunteer Week, we want to say a big thank you to all our volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to support mental health initiatives across the country….

4 ways to keep calm while waiting for college acceptance letters

At this time of year, many of us are constantly refreshing our emails, waiting for that college, university or grad school acceptance letter to roll in. As we do so,…

Budget 2023 out of touch with mental health crisis

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is profoundly concerned that Budget 2023 did not include the promised Canada Mental Health Transfer.   Failing to establish the Transfer is an abdication of…

A message to our government leaders: The impact of COVID-19 on mental health is real. Let’s listen to the evidence.

The overwhelming evidence from Canada shows that the pandemic took a significant and undeniable toll, with ongoing impacts on people’s mental health. In light of this, we would like to…