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The Canadian Mental Health Association congratulates newly elected MPs, urges immediate action on mental health
The Canadian Mental Health Association congratulates newly elected MPs, urges immediate action on mental health
Sep 21, 2021

The 44th parliament has a historic opportunity to deliver mental health reform for Canadians    (TORONTO) Sept. 21 — Following a federal election campaign that saw candidates from all parties focus…

CMHA to host all-party panel on mental health
CMHA to host all-party panel on mental health
Sep 7, 2021

MEDIA ADVISORY   For immediate release: Tuesday, September 7, 2021   The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is hosting a free, virtual discussion on mental health during the campaign period for the 44th federal election…

How to help someone thinking about suicide
How to help someone thinking about suicide
Sep 6, 2021

By Canadian Mental Health Association’s Centre for Suicide Prevention  September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, a day to remember those we’ve lost to suicide and raise awareness about how suicide can…

Federal election a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fix the mental health system, says CMHA
Federal election a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fix the mental health system, says CMHA
Aug 16, 2021

TORONTO, August, 16th 2021 — The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is calling for all federal parties to make mental health a top priority in this election campaign, and to seize a once-in-a-generation opportunity to…

Canadian Mental Health Association on Reconciliation and mental health
Canadian Mental Health Association on Reconciliation and mental health
Jun 21, 2021

STATEMENT Toronto, ON June 21, 2021 – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is deeply troubled by the findings of the remains of 215 children in unmarked and undocumented graves at…

Shoppers Drug Mart donates more than $500,000 to Canadian Mental Health Association
Shoppers Drug Mart donates more than $500,000 to Canadian Mental Health Association
Jun 16, 2021

Funds to support innovative new approach to improving mental health in communities TORONTO, June 16, 2021 – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) today welcomes a donation of more than…

How are we feeling? Canadians are worried, bored, stressed, lonely and sad
How are we feeling? Canadians are worried, bored, stressed, lonely and sad
May 3, 2021

For immediate release How are we feeling? Canadians are worried, bored, stressed, lonely and sad CMHA and UBC release data on emotional impact of the pandemic for Mental Health Week…

Women’s access to supervised consumption services: a study
Women’s access to supervised consumption services: a study
Apr 27, 2021

As many Canadians continue to lose their lives to opioid poisonings, understanding how to prevent these tragic and preventable deaths is essential. The opioid poisoning crisis has been called a…

CMHA applauds Budget 2021 investments in Mental Health
CMHA applauds Budget 2021 investments in Mental Health
Apr 20, 2021

ANNOUNCEMENT The Canadian Mental Health Association Applauds Budget 2021 Investments in Mental Health Toronto, April 20, 2021: Today, Margaret Eaton, National CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), the…