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Community is essential to supporting mental health after catastrophes and emergencies
Oct 1st, 2025Climate change is happening, and it’s an increasing risk to mental health globally. One survey conducted in 2023 found that 75% of Canadians worry about climate change, particularly people aged…
Carlton Cards raising awareness of the importance of human connection to mental well-being
Sep 24th, 2025Annual campaign has raised $435,000 for mental health initiatives since 2021 Mississauga (Ontario), September 24, 2025—Carlton Cards is proud to announce the October 1st launch of its award-winning annual ‘Support…
Canada’s drug poisoning crisis: A call for humanity
Aug 26th, 2025August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day Drug poisoning continues to cause irreparable harm to our communities. In Canada, opioid poisonings take (on average) 20 lives a day. Yet, public…
Canada Disability Benefit: FAQs and our latest advocacy messages to the federal government
Jul 14th, 2025In July 2025, first payments are scheduled to begin for a new federal income supplement, available to qualifying people with disabilities across Canada.
Self-care simplified: Why it’s essential and how to make it happen
Jul 8th, 2025Part of unmasking mental health is dispelling the myth that self-care is self-indulgent. Caring for ourselves is simply making time to do things that improve both our physical and mental…
Mandate to CMHA National’s President and Lead Executive Officer
Jul 2nd, 2025A note from CMHA’s National Board of Directors CMHA’s National office Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Marion Cooper as she starts her new role as our President and…
Feeling anxious about our changing climate? Taking action can help you feel better.
Jun 9th, 2025The negative effects of climate change on physical health are well known, but did you know it can also affect your mental health? We’re just beginning to understand how climate…
Unmasking men’s mental health: Breaking the silence during Men’s Mental Health Week
Jun 3rd, 2025For generations, society has taught men to “man up,” hide their emotions, and suffer in silence. As a result, too many men are struggling behind closed doors, wearing masks to…
Mental health in uncertain times: What to do when everything feels shaky
May 28th, 2025We are an amazing species, but there are things we human beings don’t do very well. For one, we can’t tolerate uncertainty. In fact, the distress caused by uncertainty can…