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Finding the calm in the storm: How music can help students’ mental health
Finding the calm in the storm: How music can help students’ mental health
Sep 5, 2024One of the most beautiful things about music is how universal and accessible it is. It’s prevalent in almost every culture and with the wide variety of genres and styles…
The importance of peer support for mental health
The importance of peer support for mental health
Aug 6, 2024Lessons learned from the Governor General’s Mental Health Listening and Learning Tour In July, I was invited by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, to…
Self-care simplified: Why it’s essential and how to make it happen
Self-care simplified: Why it’s essential and how to make it happen
Jul 24, 2024Many of us are familiar with the concept of self-care, but how many of us are actually making time for it? And what exactly does self-care entail anyway? International Self-Care…
Frequently Asked Questions: Canadian Dental Care Plan
Frequently Asked Questions: Canadian Dental Care Plan
Jul 9, 2024The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) National Office has prepared this fact sheet to spread the word about the Canadian Dental Care Plan and to answer your questions.
PTSD Awareness Day: A Tribute to First Responders
PTSD Awareness Day: A Tribute to First Responders
Jun 27, 2024Navigating the challenging world of first responders requires more than just physical stamina; it also requires a strong psychological framework. Studies have found that being faced with continuous intense and…
From common ground to real change: Reflections on a landmark mental health policy summit
From common ground to real change: Reflections on a landmark mental health policy summit
Jun 20, 2024By Margaret Eaton For a few hours at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre last month, a room full of people rallied around their common concern about the mental health of Canadians….
Courage to feel and heal: Men’s mental health matters
Courage to feel and heal: Men’s mental health matters
Jun 12, 2024When a fear of stigma stopped Hassaan from getting help for his social anxiety, he found himself in a dark depression. He says his story isn’t unique. “I’ve seen first-hand…
Helping save more lives: The Canadian Mental Health Association & Centre for Suicide Prevention support the National Suicide Prevention Action Plan
Helping save more lives: The Canadian Mental Health Association & Centre for Suicide Prevention support the National Suicide Prevention Action Plan
Jun 3, 2024Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) National and Centre for Suicide Prevention welcome The National Suicide Prevention Action Plan: Working together on life promotion and suicide prevention. This is Canada’s first…
Navigating summer stress: Tips for managing anxiety as school ends
Navigating summer stress: Tips for managing anxiety as school ends
May 30, 2024If you’re a parent or caregiver of school-aged children, you understand the unique stressors and anxiety this time of year brings. With the transition from the school year into summer…