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Too little, too far: CMHA report uncovers critical gaps in access to care in rural and remote parts of Canada 
Too little, too far: CMHA report uncovers critical gaps in access to care in rural and remote parts of Canada 
May 27, 2026

For immediate release TORONTO, ON (May 28, 2026) — A new report by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) reveals critical gaps in access to mental health and substance use health care in rural and…

Are screens getting the best of us?  
Are screens getting the best of us?  
May 4, 2026

Canadians are digitally connected, yet millions are very lonely FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Toronto (May 4, 2026) – Technology means we can connect instantly with anyone, anywhere. And yet, people in Canada are struggling with loneliness.  As we spend more time online, this Mental Health Week, the Canadian Mental Health…

Canadians want mental health funding to continue, new polling shows 
Canadians want mental health funding to continue, new polling shows 
Apr 28, 2026

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) calls on federal government to renew $5 billion mental health funding to prevent service cuts and protect Canadians  OTTAWA, April 28, 2026 — With $5…

CMHA National launches flexible mental health training for managers, ready for your LMS
CMHA National launches flexible mental health training for managers, ready for your LMS
May 27, 2025

TORONTO (ONTARIO) May 27, 2025 – To meet the growing need for mental health training in workplaces, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), National, has launched a first-of-its-kind offering: Not…

CMHA National welcomes Marion Cooper as President and Lead Executive Officer
CMHA National welcomes Marion Cooper as President and Lead Executive Officer
May 12, 2025

Toronto (Ontario) May 12, 2025 – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Marion Cooper as the new President and Lead Executive Officer of…

CMHA congratulates the Liberal Party of Canada on its election victory and urges parties to find common ground on mental health 
CMHA congratulates the Liberal Party of Canada on its election victory and urges parties to find common ground on mental health 
May 6, 2025

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) extends our congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party of Canada on their electoral victory. As a leading voice in mental…

Stigma remains a barrier to mental health care with 60% of people not seeking help for fear of being labelled
Stigma remains a barrier to mental health care with 60% of people not seeking help for fear of being labelled
Apr 22, 2025

This Mental Health Week, CMHA is “Unmasking Mental Health” to break down barriers, challenge stigma and support open conversations Toronto, (ON), April 22, 2025 – Despite growing awareness around mental…

CMHA National statement regarding federal guidance to provinces and territories on the Canada Health Act 
CMHA National statement regarding federal guidance to provinces and territories on the Canada Health Act 
Feb 18, 2025

On January 10, Federal Minister of Health, The Honourable Mark Holland, issued a letter of interpretation on the Canada Health Act to the provinces and territories with new guidance and…