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Sleep Country sheds light on the impact of Daylight Saving Time on sleep and mental health during Sleep Awareness Month
Sleep Country sheds light on the impact of Daylight Saving Time on sleep and mental health during Sleep Awareness Month
Mar 4, 2024Sleep Country Canada launches the “Hour Back Pledge” and supports Canadian Mental Health Association to inspire Canadians to regulate their sleep habits during Daylight Saving Time. TORONTO, March 4, 2024 –…
2,000 push-ups in 23 days: Are you up for the Challenge, Canada?
2,000 push-ups in 23 days: Are you up for the Challenge, Canada?
Jan 23, 2024The Push-Up Challenge and Canadian Mental Health Association rally the support of Canadians in their push for better mental health this February. (TORONTO, ON) – January 2024 – This February,…
CMHA welcomes the creation of 9-8-8, the three-digit suicide prevention line
CMHA welcomes the creation of 9-8-8, the three-digit suicide prevention line
Nov 30, 2023Ten CMHAs join network of service providers for the national crisis line Toronto, ON (November 30, 2023) – Beginning today, people anywhere in Canada can call and text 9-8-8 if…
Resilient Minds™ Collaborates with Public Health Agency of Canada to Support Indigenous Fire Fighters and Francophone Communities
Resilient Minds™ Collaborates with Public Health Agency of Canada to Support Indigenous Fire Fighters and Francophone Communities
Oct 24, 2023Vancouver, BC – Resilient Minds™, a program of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), is delighted to announce its significant partnership with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) to…
Green Fischer Family Trust donates $1 million to support mental health care across Canada
Green Fischer Family Trust donates $1 million to support mental health care across Canada
Oct 10, 2023The gift will fund the expansion of CMHA’s Recovery Colleges programming For immediate release (TORONTO, ON) – October 10, 2023 – In recognition of World Mental Health Day (October 10,…
Statement on the release of the Senate Committee report on the Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention
Statement on the release of the Senate Committee report on the Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention
Jul 26, 2023The Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology released a report on June 8, 2023, of recommendations regarding the Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention and its evaluation, entitled…
Details are vague as Parliament enacts new Canada Disability Benefit
Details are vague as Parliament enacts new Canada Disability Benefit
Jun 27, 2023After years of advocacy by disability communities, the federal Canada Disability Benefit is now law1. This new benefit will be an income supplement to reduce poverty for low-income Canadians with…
Mental health stories can change minds
Mental health stories can change minds
May 15, 2023Research indicates storytelling can change the way that people think, and how they act, including a study that showed people’s brains synchronize with each other when they hear human stories.
A letter from our CEO, Margaret Eaton
A letter from our CEO, Margaret Eaton
May 7, 2023In honour of Mental Health Week, we’re all telling our stories. I want to tell one of mine while also saying THANK YOU to all who shared stories with us…