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Strength in connection: how peer support can change lives
Strength in connection: how peer support can change lives
Oct 3, 2024Mental illness can be an incredibly isolating experience. Many individuals struggle with feelings of loneliness and disconnection. Stigma also contributes to fear of judgement or misunderstanding, leading people to withdraw…
CMHA National response to BC government announcement regarding involuntary treatment
CMHA National response to BC government announcement regarding involuntary treatment
Sep 24, 2024CMHA National is concerned about the government of British Columbia’s decision to establish “secure care for people with brain injury, mental illness and severe addiction.” We stand in support of…
The Canadian Mental Health Association marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The Canadian Mental Health Association marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sep 23, 2024September 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Orange Shirt Day began as a day of remembrance and action to promote awareness about the impact…
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…
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…