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CMHA Recognizes Human Rights Day
Dec 10th, 2017Human Rights Day is observed every December 10th on the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year, CMHA joins the world in celebrating the 70th anniversary of…
Giving Tuesday
Nov 28th, 2017They call her a mental health superhero. Alicia’s been fighting bad guys all her life. Super villains in fact. Like anxiety and depression. Suicidal feelings. And then, at the very…
CMHA Recognizes National Housing Day
Nov 22nd, 2017CMHA commends Federal Government on national housing strategy The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) commends the Government of Canada on today’s announcement of a national housing strategy. With its plans…
CMHA recognizes National Addictions Awareness Week
Nov 13th, 2017Recovery Language: A Guide Here are some ways to avoid using language that stigmatizes substance use and addiction: Use “people-first language.” For instance, refer to “person who uses substances”, or “person who…
On Depression
Aug 31st, 2017Many people still think that depression is a weakness of character that you can simply shake off with a bit of willpower. In reality, science has proven that depression is…
Ride Don’t Hide Round-up
Aug 31st, 2017Over 6,600 mental health supporters took part nationally in the Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) Ride Don’t Hide charity bike ride on Sunday, June 25. Celebrating its sixth anniversary, Ride…
Great-West Life renews funding for CMHA
May 2nd, 2017Toronto, May 2, 2017- The office is becoming a safer place for Canadians thanks to CMHA’s national workplace mental health program – the Workforce Mental Health Collaborative. CMHA is pleased…
CMHA National Statement Responding to Netflix Series: 13 Reasons Why
Apr 27th, 2017The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA National) joins with the Centre for Suicide Prevention (CSP) in raising concerns about content in 13 Reasons Why, a recent Netflix series that depicts…
“Depression: Let’s Talk” for World Health Day
Apr 7th, 2017The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared April 7 “World Health Day.” Celebrated every year, this year’s World Health Day recognizes what has become a worldwide epidemic: depression. WHO’s “Depression:…