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An echo pandemic of mental health issues? Not if we can help it.
Aug 7th, 2020We hear about it on the news. We see it in poll after poll. And we see it in our own lives. It is COVID-19’s toll on the mental health of Canadians. There is no debate…
When it comes to the pandemic and mental health, we’re not all equal
Aug 7th, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic is a sudden, unprecedented situation that has disrupted the lives of all Canadians and put us under tremendous stress. The pandemic continues to have a significant, long-lasting…
Mental Health Action Plan: Better access and system performance for mental health services in Canada
Jul 16th, 2020The CAMIMH membership, which comprises of 13 mental health associations, has worked together to produce CAMIMH’s Mental Health Action Plan. This document outlines CAMIMH’s six recommendations to the federal government…
Statement on police and wellness checks
Jul 6th, 2020Mental illness is not a crime The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is deeply concerned by the recent deaths of individuals experiencing a mental health crisis across Canada stemming from…
Warning signs: more Canadians thinking about suicide during pandemic
Jun 25th, 2020For immediate release New national survey from the Canadian Mental Health Association and UBC exposes troubling pandemic mental health vulnerabilities across various groups Toronto, ON and Vancouver, BC (June 25,…
16 strategies to help improve your mental health
May 14th, 2020We all deserve to feel well and to thrive. In order to get there, the first thing to keep in mind is that we ALL have mental health to protect, promote and…
Mental health recovery colleges set to double across Canada
Mar 9th, 2020The Canadian Mental Health Association and Ontario Shores announce collaboration to bring promising U.K. model to 20 communities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO (ONTARIO) March 9, 2020 The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and Ontario Shores Centre for…
Winter blues vs seasonal affective disorder: What’s the difference?
Jan 13th, 2020Welcome to wet shoes, grey skies, and cold noses. It’s winter here in Canada and our winters can be tough. If you’re feeling like your mood drops with the temperature, you’re…
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) announces Margaret Eaton as new National CEO
Nov 7th, 2019FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO (ONTARIO) November 7, 2019 – Joy Bacon, Chair of the CMHA National Board of Directors, is pleased to announce that Margaret Eaton will be joining CMHA…