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Substance use, recovery, and suicide prevention
Sep 7th, 2022The 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, 2022Here 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, 2022Since 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, 2022When 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, 2022You’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…
CMHA welcomes decriminalization of some illicit substances in BC, calls for more action
Jun 2nd, 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
May 17th, 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…
Only 13% of Canadians are feeling empathetic, down markedly from two years ago
May 2nd, 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…
All about empathy
Apr 1st, 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….