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Transformation: Moving toward a new normal for mental health
Sep 30th, 2021

Over 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, 2021

Today, 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, 2021

Mental 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…

The Canadian Mental Health Association congratulates newly elected MPs, urges immediate action on mental health
Sep 21st, 2021

The 44th parliament has a historic opportunity to deliver mental health reform for Canadians    (TORONTO) Sept. 21 — Following a federal election campaign that saw candidates from all parties focus…

CMHA to host all-party panel on mental health
Sep 7th, 2021

MEDIA ADVISORY   For immediate release: Tuesday, September 7, 2021   The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is hosting a free, virtual discussion on mental health during the campaign period for the 44th federal election…

How to help someone thinking about suicide
Sep 6th, 2021

By 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…

Federal election a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fix the mental health system, says CMHA
Aug 16th, 2021

TORONTO, August, 16th 2021 — The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is calling for all federal parties to make mental health a top priority in this election campaign, and to seize a once-in-a-generation opportunity to…

Canadian Mental Health Association on Reconciliation and mental health
Jun 21st, 2021

STATEMENT 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…

Shoppers Drug Mart donates more than $500,000 to Canadian Mental Health Association
Jun 16th, 2021

Funds to support innovative new approach to improving mental health in communities TORONTO, June 16, 2021 – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) today welcomes a donation of more than…