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Mental health in media and the power of positive portrayals
Mental health in media and the power of positive portrayals
Aug 24, 2022Here at CMHA, we aim to tackle stigma and reduce negative perceptions around mental health. One part of this is addressing how mental illnesses are depicted in mainstream media.
Preparing your child for back-to-school
Preparing your child for back-to-school
Aug 16, 2022With back-to-school around the corner, it is important to get back to basics, starting with your child’s sleep schedule.
Not Myself Today: Transforming mental health in the workplace
Not Myself Today: Transforming mental health in the workplace
Aug 16, 2022Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Canadian employers have been grappling with the mental health effects of the pandemic on employees.
Fiona’s Story
Fiona’s Story
Jul 26, 2022In remote communities, care might not exist. Unless you can pay. In 2003, Fiona and her family came to Whitehorse as sponsored refugees from Kosovo. Her mental health declined almost…
Claire’s Story
Claire’s Story
Jul 26, 2022She’s seen people die from substance use during the pandemic. Claire was staff at the Overdose Prevention Site when she started helping Mark. He was only 13 years old. “He…
Jillian’s story
Jillian’s story
Jul 26, 2022She’s young and in a state of upheaval. The pandemic has wreaked havoc on youth. Jillian among them. “I’ve been really struggling with my mental health. I’m lonely and isolated,…
Bill’s Story
Bill’s Story
Jul 26, 2022Coming back from the brink of suicide. Bill has attempted suicide 8 times. Depression and his financial troubles are his triggers. Bill calls himself lucky. Here’s why: he has a…
Juanna’s Story
Juanna’s Story
Jul 26, 2022In 2014, Juanna had what she calls a meltdown. “I was working I took vacations. I led a very normal, everyday life.” But when she lost her job due to…
Reid’s Story
Reid’s Story
Jul 26, 2022Human connection is key to keeping people well. Reid is a retired social worker, a Metis elder and a human being. And the three identities are fused firmly together. A…