Blog Archives

Mental health in media and the power of positive portrayals

Aug 24, 2022

Here 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

Aug 16, 2022

With 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

Aug 16, 2022

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Canadian employers have been grappling with the mental health effects of the pandemic on employees.

Fiona’s Story

Jul 26, 2022

In 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

Jul 26, 2022

She’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

Jul 26, 2022

She’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

Jul 26, 2022

Coming 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

Jul 26, 2022

In 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

Jul 26, 2022

Human 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…