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Rural and remote mental health forums
Sep 12th, 2024

Interested in mental health in your community? Join the Canadian Mental Health Association (national office) and the Centre for Community Based Research for an online discussion about the priority needs…

Finding the calm in the storm: How music can help students’ mental health 
Sep 5th, 2024

One of the most beautiful things about music is how universal and accessible it is. It’s prevalent in almost every culture and with the wide variety of genres and styles…

The importance of peer support for mental health
Aug 6th, 2024

Lessons learned from the Governor General’s Mental Health Listening and Learning Tour  In July, I was invited by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, to…

Self-care simplified: Why it’s essential and how to make it happen 
Jul 24th, 2024

Many of us are familiar with the concept of self-care, but how many of us are actually making time for it? And what exactly does self-care entail anyway? International Self-Care…

West Fraser Donates $450,000 to Support CMHA’s Resilient Minds® Program and Rural Mental Health
Jul 16th, 2024

TORONTO, July 16, 2024 – Today, the Canadian Mental Health Association is pleased to announce an initial $450,000 contribution from West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (“West Fraser”), a leading Canadian manufacturer of renewable wood…

Frequently Asked Questions: Canadian Dental Care Plan
Jul 9th, 2024

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) National Office has prepared this fact sheet to spread the word about the Canadian Dental Care Plan and to answer your questions. 

PTSD Awareness Day: A Tribute to First Responders
Jun 27th, 2024

Navigating the challenging world of first responders requires more than just physical stamina; it also requires a strong psychological framework. Studies have found that being faced with continuous intense and…

From common ground to real change: Reflections on a landmark mental health policy summit 
Jun 20th, 2024

By Margaret Eaton For a few hours at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre last month, a room full of people rallied around their common concern about the mental health of Canadians….

Courage to feel and heal: Men’s mental health matters 
Jun 12th, 2024

When a fear of stigma stopped Hassaan from getting help for his social anxiety, he found himself in a dark depression. He says his story isn’t unique. “I’ve seen first-hand…