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Open letter to the federal government: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Open letter to the federal government: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sep 30, 2022The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) stands firm in supporting the self-determination of Indigenous people and the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action.
CMHA applauds the federal commitment to a three-digit number for suicide prevention and mental health crisis
CMHA applauds the federal commitment to a three-digit number for suicide prevention and mental health crisis
Sep 15, 2022A national 988 number will improve access to critical crisis supports. Equal attention must be paid to ensuring Canadians have the mental health and substance use health care they need.
Sleep is your kids’ most essential school supply this Back to School season
Sleep is your kids’ most essential school supply this Back to School season
Aug 17, 2022Sleep Country and the Canadian Mental Health Association partner to raise awareness of sleep’s impact on mental wellbeing and success in school.
CMHA welcomes decriminalization of some illicit substances in BC, calls for more action
CMHA welcomes decriminalization of some illicit substances in BC, calls for more action
Jun 2, 2022The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) BC Division and National offices welcome the decision from the federal government to grant a request from the Province of British Columbia to provide…
Our empathy bucket needs refilling
Our empathy bucket needs refilling
May 17, 2022by Margaret Eaton, National CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association and Senator Dr. Stanley Kutcher When American President Barack Obama popularized the term “empathy deficit” in 2008, he could have been…
Health Canada Provides $2M to Support Mental Health Project for Post-Secondary Students
Health Canada Provides $2M to Support Mental Health Project for Post-Secondary Students
May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 | Fredericton, NB | Health Canada Post-secondary students are among those hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic, with social isolation, virtual learning challenges, job insecurity, and financial…
Only 13% of Canadians are feeling empathetic, down markedly from two years ago
Only 13% of Canadians are feeling empathetic, down markedly from two years ago
May 2, 2022CMHA and UBC release new data on empathy and challenged relationships FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, (ON), May 2, 2022 – Just as Canadians are experiencing pandemic fatigue after two long…
CMHA welcomes investments in social determinants of health in Budget 2022
CMHA welcomes investments in social determinants of health in Budget 2022
Apr 7, 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO (ONTARIO) Apr. 7, 2022 – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) applauds the federal government’s commitments in Budget 2022 to expand funding for mental health care,…
This Mental Health Week is all about empathy
This Mental Health Week is all about empathy
Apr 1, 2022“I can relate.” It’s a familiar expression and one you’ve likely used countless times throughout the pandemic. When someone has been sick or stressed, felt lonely or lost their job. You say it without having to think: “I get it….