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How to Foster a Healthy Workplace
Oct 14th, 2022

October is Healthy Workplace Month across Canada – an initiative that encourages employers to promote healthy workplace practices throughout the year. A healthy workplace is one that cares about the…

Open letter to the federal government: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sep 30th, 2022

The 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.

How the 988 phone number could have saved Colin
Sep 20th, 2022

Last year, at 40 years old, Colin lost his life. He died by suicide. It didn’t have to go that way.

CMHA applauds the federal commitment to a three-digit number for suicide prevention and mental health crisis 
Sep 15th, 2022

A 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.  

Substance use, recovery, and suicide prevention 
Sep 7th, 2022

The month of September marks both National Recovery Month and World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10). There are links between suicide and substance use disorder – and suicide is preventable among people experiencing substance use disorder. 

Mental health in media and the power of positive portrayals 
Aug 24th, 2022

Here at CMHA, we aim to tackle stigma and reduce negative perceptions around mental health. One part of this is addressing how mental illnesses are depicted in mainstream media.

Not Myself Today: Transforming mental health in the workplace 
Aug 16th, 2022

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Canadian employers have been grappling with the mental health effects of the pandemic on employees.

Empathy and compassion fatigue
Jul 8th, 2022

When you’re talking to a friend about your hard day at work or talking about the fight you had with your partner… there can be nothing better than having that…

Be more empathetic, and less judgmental
Jul 8th, 2022

You’re having one of those days when everything is going wrong, and a friend happens to call you. They ask how you are, and you tell them you got a…