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Winter Blues or something more? Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Jan 24th, 2024If you’ve been finding yourself feeling down this winter, you’re not alone. January and February have reputations for being some of the least favorable months when it comes to mental…
2,000 push-ups in 23 days: Are you up for the Challenge, Canada?
Jan 23rd, 2024The Push-Up Challenge and Canadian Mental Health Association rally the support of Canadians in their push for better mental health this February. (TORONTO, ON) – January 2024 – This February,…
Nurturing connection: the true gift the holiday season brings
Dec 18th, 2023It’s officially the holidays. The time of year that provides the opportunity to connect with family and friends (both near and far), and our communities. It’s the time of year…
CMHA welcomes the creation of 9-8-8, the three-digit suicide prevention line
Nov 30th, 2023Ten CMHAs join network of service providers for the national crisis line Toronto, ON (November 30, 2023) – Beginning today, people anywhere in Canada can call and text 9-8-8 if…
Looking back at Act for Mental Health
Nov 15th, 2023It was last November, and CMHA was out in full force in Ottawa, launching the Act for Mental Health campaign. We met with MP after MP. More than 40 in…
Beyond “man up”: Talking to the men you love about mental health
Nov 15th, 2023The air is crisp, and the moustaches are in abundance. Since 2003, the Movember movement has successfully raised awareness and money for men’s health, including mental health issues, by encouraging…
Care after the call: Caroline knows what’s what
Oct 25th, 2023When you’re a crisis line responder, every day is hard. And heartbreaking. Just ask Caroline. “You’re really staring death in the face here,” she says. “These are very dark moments…
Let the kids be who they are – without fear
Oct 16th, 2023The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) believes that every child deserves to feel proud of who they are and to embrace their true selves, no matter who they are, where…
Green Fischer Family Trust donates $1 million to support mental health care across Canada
Oct 10th, 2023The gift will fund the expansion of CMHA’s Recovery Colleges programming For immediate release (TORONTO, ON) – October 10, 2023 – In recognition of World Mental Health Day (October 10,…