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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 commends federal government for prioritizing mental health in Speech from the Throne
Nov 23rd, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mental health must be prioritized as fundamental to overall health TORONTO (ONTARIO) Nov. 23, 2021 — The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) National CEO, Margaret Eaton, today issued the following statement in…
Feeling well includes feeling like you belong
Nov 9th, 2021Connecting with other people and your community doesn’t just feel good, it’s good for your mental health. Especially after the long periods of increased social isolation brought on by the…
CMHA applauds new federal ministers for mental health, addictions and housing
Oct 26th, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO (ONTARIO) Oct. 26, 2021—Margaret Eaton, National CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), today issued the following statement in response to the new federal cabinet:…
Message from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada
Oct 21st, 2021Read a message from Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer, to the participants of the 6th annual Mental Health For All Conference
Weston Family Foundation donates $3 million to the Canadian Mental Health Association to support the mental health of youth and underserved populations
Oct 13th, 2021For immediate release Toronto, ON. October 13, 2021 – The Weston Family Foundation is donating $3 million to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) to expand access to BounceBack, a free, guided mental health self-help…
Transformation: Moving toward a new normal for mental health
Sep 30th, 2021Over the past year, COVID-19 has devastated livelihoods, strained relationships, disconnected families and weighed us down with grief and longing. But slowly, as people took off their brave faces and…
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…