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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….
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…