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…

CMHA Recognizes Human Rights Day

Human 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

They 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

CMHA 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

Recovery 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

Many 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

Over 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

Toronto, 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…