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Let the kids be who they are – without fear
Let the kids be who they are – without fear
Oct 16, 2023

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) believes that every child deserves to feel proud of who they are and to embrace their true selves, no matter who they are, where…

Carlton Cards supports mental health in Canada
Carlton Cards supports mental health in Canada
Oct 1, 2023

Carlton Cards has announced their continued support for World Mental Health Month. For the third year, a portion of proceeds from every greeting card sold at participating retail partners in Canada from October…

Remembering Juanna Ricketts
Remembering Juanna Ricketts
Sep 14, 2023

On August 3rd, Juanna Ricketts, a beloved member of CMHA’s National Council of Persons with Lived Experience (NCPLE)1 died due to a series of strokes she suffered in April 2023.  …

Suicide is preventable. Here’s what we can do.
Suicide is preventable. Here’s what we can do.
Sep 6, 2023

By the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Centre for Suicide Prevention September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide continues to be a crisis in our society, and we…

Sip and support mental health: Jugo Juice donating $1 per smoothie sold this June 21st for National Smoothie Day to the Canadian Mental Health Association!
Sip and support mental health: Jugo Juice donating $1 per smoothie sold this June 21st for National Smoothie Day to the Canadian Mental Health Association!
Jun 13, 2023

Let’s face it – you were probably already going to treat yourself to a cold drink on the first day of summer, and this year every Jugo Juice location across Canada is donating $1 dollar per smoothie to CMHA National so now you have a good excuse for you and your friends to plan a break.

Mental health stories can change minds 
Mental health stories can change minds 
May 15, 2023

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.

CMHA Volunteer Spotlight
CMHA Volunteer Spotlight
Apr 20, 2023

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….

Four ways to keep calm while waiting for college acceptance letters
Four ways to keep calm while waiting for college acceptance letters
Mar 30, 2023

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
Budget 2023 out of touch with mental health crisis
Mar 28, 2023

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…