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From common ground to real change: Reflections on a landmark mental health policy summit
Jun 20th, 2024By Margaret Eaton For a few hours at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre last month, a room full of people rallied around their common concern about the mental health of Canadians….
Courage to feel and heal: Men’s mental health matters
Jun 12th, 2024When a fear of stigma stopped Hassaan from getting help for his social anxiety, he found himself in a dark depression. He says his story isn’t unique. “I’ve seen first-hand…
Helping save more lives: The Canadian Mental Health Association & Centre for Suicide Prevention support the National Suicide Prevention Action Plan
Jun 3rd, 2024Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) National and Centre for Suicide Prevention welcome The National Suicide Prevention Action Plan: Working together on life promotion and suicide prevention. This is Canada’s first…
Navigating summer stress: Tips for managing anxiety as school ends
May 30th, 2024If you’re a parent or caregiver of school-aged children, you understand the unique stressors and anxiety this time of year brings. With the transition from the school year into summer…
Embracing compassion in everyday life
May 13th, 2024In the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, it’s easy to get lost in routines and responsibilities. Amidst the chaos and monotony, however, lies an important truth: practicing compassion…
The limits of compassion: Challenging compassion fade
May 11th, 2024From natural disasters to a toxic drug supply, homelessness and violence in Gaza and the Ukraine, our news feeds provide an overwhelming stream of evidence that major social problems and…
Debunking the myth of compassion fatigue
May 9th, 2024In recent years, the concept of compassion fatigue has gained significant traction. Most attributed to those in professional caregiving roles, compassion fatigue is used to describe a state of emotional…
The Power of Self-Compassion: Shawn’s Journey
May 7th, 2024Shawn, 27, from rural Newfoundland, wears many hats: employment support worker, research and teaching assistant, online course facilitator, and member of the National Council of Persons with Lived Experience (NCPLE).
Despite almost all (92%) Canadians claiming to be compassionate, only 38% took action in the past year to alleviate hardship
May 6th, 2024CMHA releases new data on compassion for Mental Health Week Toronto, (ON), May 6, 2024 – Canadians are often recognized globally for their compassion and kindness; however, new data may…