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Budget 2023 out of touch with mental health crisis
Mar 28th, 2023The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is profoundly concerned that Budget 2023 did not include the promised Canada Mental Health Transfer. Failing to establish the Transfer is an abdication of…
A message to our government leaders: The impact of COVID-19 on mental health is real. Let’s listen to the evidence.
Mar 23rd, 2023The overwhelming evidence from Canada shows that the pandemic took a significant and undeniable toll, with ongoing impacts on people’s mental health. In light of this, we would like to…
World Bipolar Day: Ailie’s Story
Mar 21st, 2023Meet Ailie. A lawyer, mother and friend. When she’s not working on her current case, you can find her creating a new craft, enjoying a hike with her dog, or…
Understanding brain health and its connection to mental well-being
Mar 16th, 2023The brain is one of the most complex and fascinating parts of the human body. It is responsible for all functions of the body including how we move, communicate, make…
Open letter to Prime Minister Trudeau: There’s a mental health crisis for children and youth and they need your help
Feb 28th, 2023Dear Prime Minister Trudeau, We hope that you were able to take Family Day last Monday to spend time with your family. To mark Family Day, we asked Canadians to…
The future is frightening and not set up for children to thrive
Feb 17th, 2023On Family Day, families urged to press government to protect our children and give them the mental health care they need FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, ON (February 17, 2023) –…
Mental health within Black communities in Canada: profiles of advocates (and bonus resources!)
Feb 13th, 2023This Black History Month, we honour the work of Black Canadians, past and present, to the field of mental health in Canada. Despite ongoing systemic racism and unequal opportunities, African,…
Investments lacking. More needs to be done for Canadians’ mental health.
Feb 8th, 2023CMHA reaction to announcement emerging from February 7, 2023, First Ministers Health Summit The Canadian Mental Health Association welcomes the Government of Canada’s commitment to improve access to quality,…
Home Trust’s commitment to mental health
Feb 7th, 2023Tom Trenouth was the best kind of guy. The kind who knew everybody’s name and made them all feel welcome. He always had a smile. So, when Tom lost his…