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How to Foster a Healthy Workplace
How to Foster a Healthy Workplace
Oct 14, 2022October 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, 2022Youth 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, 2022Groundswell 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.
How the 988 phone number could have saved Colin
How the 988 phone number could have saved Colin
Sep 20, 2022Last year, at 40 years old, Colin lost his life. He died by suicide. It didn’t have to go that way.
Substance use, recovery, and suicide prevention
Substance use, recovery, and suicide prevention
Sep 7, 2022The month of September marks both National Recovery Month and World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10). There are links between suicide and substance use disorder – and suicide is preventable among people experiencing substance use disorder.
Campus Peer Support Pilot Project: students helping students with their mental health
Campus Peer Support Pilot Project: students helping students with their mental health
Aug 29, 2022The pilot program will offer a specialized peer support training and certification on five Canadian campuses, in partnership with local CMHA offices, providing post-secondary students with the tools they need to support each other’s well-being.
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.