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Mandate to CMHA National’s President and Lead Executive Officer
Mandate to CMHA National’s President and Lead Executive Officer
Jul 2, 2025

A note from CMHA’s National Board of Directors CMHA’s National office Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Marion Cooper as she starts her new role as our President and…

Feeling anxious about our changing climate? Taking action can help you feel better. 
Feeling anxious about our changing climate? Taking action can help you feel better. 
Jun 9, 2025

The negative effects of climate change on physical health are well known, but did you know it can also affect your mental health? We’re just beginning to understand how climate…

Unmasking men’s mental health: Breaking the silence during Men’s Mental Health Week 
Unmasking men’s mental health: Breaking the silence during Men’s Mental Health Week 
Jun 3, 2025

For generations, society has taught men to “man up,” hide their emotions, and suffer in silence. As a result, too many men are struggling behind closed doors, wearing masks to…

Mental health in uncertain times: What to do when everything feels shaky 
Mental health in uncertain times: What to do when everything feels shaky 
May 28, 2025

We are an amazing species, but there are things we human beings don’t do very well. For one, we can’t tolerate uncertainty. In fact, the distress caused by uncertainty can…

Mental Health in Rural and Remote Canada: Community insights and solutions
Mental Health in Rural and Remote Canada: Community insights and solutions
May 20, 2025

Remote 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….

How to unmask at work and beyond 
How to unmask at work and beyond 
May 7, 2025

A 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 
What masking is and why it may be doing more harm than good 
May 5, 2025

Have 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…

World Bipolar Day: A conversation with Bill on living with bipolar disorder
World Bipolar Day: A conversation with Bill on living with bipolar disorder
Mar 19, 2025

Bill’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
Thank you for pushing for better mental health in 2025
Feb 27, 2025

A 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…