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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…
The importance of human connection
Oct 17th, 2019What do you do from day to day to care for yourself? Most would say that to be healthy, you need nutritious food and exercise. But what about your social…
Harmful words about mental illness and violence
Aug 20th, 2019There is troubling language circulating about mental illness in our country, and to the south, and it can’t stand unchallenged. The language is not just hurtful. It is ugly, and…