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CMHA statement on conversion ‘therapy’
Nov 26th, 2021Conversion ‘therapy’ is a harmful practice that puts the mental health of 2SLGBTQ+ people at risk The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is the most extensive community mental health organization in Canada with…
CMHA recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sep 30th, 2021Today, on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we take time to reflect and act upon our responsibilities to dismantle the systemic racism and colonialism that continues to…
Envisioning a Canada where mental health is a human right
Sep 25th, 2021Mental health has never been more top-of-mind in Canada. Perhaps because the need has never been so great. “It has been 18 months of isolation, stress and uncertainty,” says Margaret…
How to help someone thinking about suicide
Sep 6th, 2021By 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…
Canadian Mental Health Association on Reconciliation and mental health
Jun 21st, 2021STATEMENT 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…
What is emotional literacy? Understand your emotions, understand yourself
May 3rd, 2021Emotions play a huge role in our lives, our actions and our relationships. Yet, most of us know surprisingly little about what they are, how we experience them and why we have them in…
CMHA applauds Budget 2021 investments in Mental Health
Apr 20th, 2021ANNOUNCEMENT 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…
Mental health recovery colleges set to double across Canada
Mar 9th, 2020The Canadian Mental Health Association and Ontario Shores announce collaboration to bring promising U.K. model to 20 communities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO (ONTARIO) March 9, 2020 The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and Ontario Shores Centre for…
Harmful words about mental illness and violence
Aug 20th, 2019There is troubling language circulating about mental illness in our country, and to the south, and it can’t stand unchallenged. The language is not just hurtful. It is ugly, and…