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7 ways to #GetReal about how you feel
May 2nd, 2020

Every year, in the first full week of May, people rally for CMHA Mental Health Week. It’s a Canadian tradition bringing communities, schools and workplaces together to celebrate, protect and…

Tools for people aged 70+ and caregivers
Apr 20th, 2020

This article has been translated from an original article written in French by ACSM-Mtl. Read it at : Outils pour les 70 ans et plus et leurs proches Making the Most of…

Canada must act now to prevent echo pandemic of mental illness due to COVID-19  
Apr 15th, 2020

Canadian Mental Health Association calls for urgent community investment in mental health   OTTAWA (ONTARIO) April 15, 2020 – To avoid a potential echo pandemic of mental illness and mental health issues as a result of COVID-19, the Canadian…

Caring for children in the COVID-19 crisis
Apr 1st, 2020

This is a time of uncertainty, and may provoke anxiety, not only in adults, but also in our children. If you are a parent, you may be looking for ways to help your child(ren) cope in…

I’m feeling stressed due to the pandemic
Mar 18th, 2020

I’m feeling stressed due to the pandemic. Is this normal?    A pandemic is a very stressful event for individuals and communities, so it’s normal to feel some stress and anxiety. It is…

6 tips to respond to employee anxiety about COVID-19
Mar 13th, 2020

With coronavirus (COVID-19) now officially being called a pandemic by the World Health Organization, public fear and anxiety are on the rise. Your employees may be experiencing a high degree…

Mental health recovery colleges set to double across Canada
Mar 9th, 2020

The 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…

Taking action for Bell Let’s Talk Day
Jan 29th, 2020

January 29 is Bell Let’s Talk Day, and we’re joining in to help create positive change. One in five Canadians will experience a mental health issue or mental illness in…

Mental health vs mental illness: What’s the difference?
Jan 13th, 2020

When you hear the words “mental health,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it depression? Psychiatry? Disability? Is it, in fact, “mental illness” that you think of?…