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No more going it alone: Entrepreneurs and mental health
No more going it alone: Entrepreneurs and mental health
Dec 7, 2022

Entrepreneurs. They might just be the backbone of our economy. We think of them as visionaries. As tireless innovators. And research suggests they may actually be tired after all. Quite…

Rethinking your New Year’s resolutions
Rethinking your New Year’s resolutions
Dec 7, 2022

As the New Year approaches, we’re bombarded with the expectation to evolve into a shinier version of ourselves. It can often feel like everyone around us is starting a new…

Five ways to protect your mental health from holiday stress
Five ways to protect your mental health from holiday stress
Dec 5, 2022

While the holiday season may be a time of joy for many, for others it can actually make depression and anxiety worse. In fact, 52% of Canadians report feelings of…

How to support men’s mental health
How to support men’s mental health
Nov 29, 2022

It’s November, and the mustaches are out in their full glory in support of Movember, an initiative that aims to shine a light on men’s health. One of the great…

CMHA testimony before FEWO: young women and girls mental health study
CMHA testimony before FEWO: young women and girls mental health study
Oct 25, 2022

The Canadian Mental Health Association is the most established, extensive community mental health organization in Canada, providing advocacy, programs and resources that prevent mental health problems and illnesses, and support…

How one company is embedding mental health into its workplace culture
How one company is embedding mental health into its workplace culture
Oct 18, 2022

For over 177 years, Freybe Gourmet Foods has been producing handcrafted, European-style meats focused on great flavours and quality ingredients. The Vancouver-based company has been family-owned and operated for six…

How to Foster a Healthy Workplace
How to Foster a Healthy Workplace
Oct 14, 2022

October is Healthy Workplace Month across Canada – an initiative that encourages employers to promote healthy workplace practices throughout the year. A healthy workplace is one that cares about the…

Joint Statement from Members of the Child and Youth Mental Health Sector and its Stakeholders
Joint Statement from Members of the Child and Youth Mental Health Sector and its Stakeholders
Oct 11, 2022

Youth and the dedicated workers supporting them are struggling – and the pandemic has only exacerbated this. A Statistics Canada report shows youth are the least likely among all age…

The groundswell that was the year  
The groundswell that was the year  
Sep 27, 2022

Groundswell is our year-in-review. It tells the story of the impact CMHA National has had over the last year. For the full story, read Groundswell, our Impact Report for 2022.