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The art of listening: Six steps to being a better listener
Jul 8th, 2022You might have a thousand Facebook friends or followers on Instagram. Or maybe you have friends the “old-fashioned” way. In any case, we know that having a good community of…
The power of empathy
Jul 8th, 2022Practicing empathy helps us regulate our emotions, connect with others and feel less isolated, writes Helen Fishburn For the past two years, we have been encouraged to “stay home,” and…
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…
Health Canada Provides $2M to Support Mental Health Project for Post-Secondary Students
May 6th, 2022May 6, 2022 | Fredericton, NB | Health Canada Post-secondary students are among those hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic, with social isolation, virtual learning challenges, job insecurity, and financial…
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…
CMHA welcomes investments in social determinants of health in Budget 2022
Apr 7th, 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO (ONTARIO) Apr. 7, 2022 – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) applauds the federal government’s commitments in Budget 2022 to expand funding for mental health care,…
This Mental Health Week is 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….
Sleep Country raises awareness about sleep’s connection to mental health this World Sleep Day
Mar 14th, 2022A portion of proceeds from all sales on World Sleep Day will be donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association to enable better sleep and wellbeing (TORONTO, ON) – March…