How mental health is like physical health

We are all human beings, and each of us has a physical body. We also all have a mind, and we all have emotions. In the same way that we…

Diversified Rehabilitation Group wins CMHA’s 2018 Workplace Excellence Award

Vancouver, March 14, 2018 – Diversified Rehabilitation Group (DRG), a rehabilitation and disability management company based in Kelowna, BC, has received the 2018 Workplace Excellence Award from the Canadian Mental…

3 tips to get the spring back in your step

We have weathered the snow storms and bundled up through the freezing temperatures, and now spring is just around the corner. While winter can be grey, spring offers a new…

10 Ways to Manage Stress at Work

Starting to feel the crunch? If you’re looking for ways to relieve stress at work, we’ve got you covered. Print out this list and keep it at your desk for…

The Power of Peer Support

Living with a mental illness can make you feel isolated. The stigma associated with mental illnesses don’t help, either. The typical route to recovery can involve counselling and medication. But,…

MJ & Juniper’s Story – CMHA North & West Vancouver

At that heart of this CMHA story is MJ (and Juniper, the dog). MJ is a CMHA peer navigator and Juniper is her new pet therapy dog. Together, they are…

CMHA Origin Story

The origins of community mental health in Canada It all started at afternoon tea. In Mrs. Dunlap’s drawing room. But first, some context: It was wartime, circa 1917, and Dr….

Psychology Month

Peer Support Canada joins CMHA

We are pleased to announce that Peer Support Canada has joined forces with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)to advance peer support across the country. Peer support is emotional and…