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Strength in connection: how peer support can change lives 
Oct 3rd, 2024

Mental illness can be an incredibly isolating experience. Many individuals struggle with feelings of loneliness and disconnection. Stigma also contributes to fear of judgement or misunderstanding, leading people to withdraw…

Carlton Cards Pledges Continuing Support for Mental Health
Sep 24th, 2024

Carlton Cards proudly announces its ongoing commitment to the Canadian Mental Health Association through its annual ‘Support Mental Health’ campaign from October 1-31. In partnership with their valued national retailers,…

CMHA National response to BC government announcement regarding involuntary treatment
Sep 24th, 2024

CMHA National is concerned about the government of British Columbia’s decision to establish “secure care for people with brain injury, mental illness and severe addiction.” We stand in support of…

The Canadian Mental Health Association marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sep 23rd, 2024

September 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Orange Shirt Day began as a day of remembrance and action to promote awareness about the impact…

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…