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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…

CMHA’s National Office is Closed for Rejuvenation
CMHA’s National Office is Closed for Rejuvenation
Aug 30, 2021

We’re walking the talk. The last 18 months haven’t exactly been awesome. The pandemic has been hard on us, our families and our communities. With more grief and loss, more…

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…

A logo for reconciliation: CMHA shows solidarity with Indigenous peoples in Canada
A logo for reconciliation: CMHA shows solidarity with Indigenous peoples in Canada
Jul 12, 2021

In honour of the children who died at residential schools and in recognition of the survivors and their families, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) will be changing the colour…

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…

Mental Health for All Virtual Conference: Deconstructing Normal
Mental Health for All Virtual Conference: Deconstructing Normal
Jun 1, 2021

It’s been in Montreal. And in Toronto. And now it’s wherever you are. And on whatever screen. Now in its sixth year, the Mental Health for All (MH4A) Conference is the largest…

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…