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A logo for reconciliation: CMHA shows solidarity with Indigenous peoples in Canada
Jul 12th, 2021In honour of the children who died at residential schools and in recognition of the survivors and their families, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) will be changing the colour…
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…
Shoppers Drug Mart donates more than $500,000 to Canadian Mental Health Association
Jun 16th, 2021Funds 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…
Mental Health for All Virtual Conference: Deconstructing Normal
Jun 1st, 2021It’s been in Montreal. And in Toronto. And now it’s wherever you are. And on whatever screen. Now in its sixth year, the Mental Health for All (MH4A) Conference is the largest…
How are we feeling? Canadians are worried, bored, stressed, lonely and sad
May 3rd, 2021For immediate release How are we feeling? Canadians are worried, bored, stressed, lonely and sad CMHA and UBC release data on emotional impact of the pandemic for Mental Health Week…
For Mental Health Week, name how you feel. Don’t numb it.
May 3rd, 2021For Mental Health Week, name how you feel. Don’t numb it. It is CMHA’s 70th Mental Health Week, and this year we took the pulse of Canada’s emotions and found…
Toxic positivity: Four ways to combat it
May 3rd, 2021There is a misconception that being mentally healthy means being happy all the time. The expressions are well-known: keep your chin up, or your upper lip stiff. Who hasn’t heard…
7 steps to start journaling for mental health
May 3rd, 2021Spring has sprung and hope is in the air, but not everyone is feeling peachy. It’s been a tough winter and your inner world might still be thawing out. That’s ok!…
Naming your emotions: Why saying “I feel bad” can actually make you feel better
May 3rd, 2021Scientists call it “affect labelling” but more simply it means “putting feelings into words.” Understanding how this works might just change the way you respond to your emotions. When we’re experiencing…