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Details are vague as Parliament enacts new Canada Disability Benefit
Jun 27th, 2023

After years of advocacy by disability communities, the federal Canada Disability Benefit is now law1. This new benefit will be an income supplement to reduce poverty for low-income Canadians with…

Sip and support mental health: Jugo Juice donating $1 per smoothie sold this June 21st for National Smoothie Day to the Canadian Mental Health Association!
Jun 13th, 2023

Let’s face it – you were probably already going to treat yourself to a cold drink on the first day of summer, and this year every Jugo Juice location across Canada is donating $1 dollar per smoothie to CMHA National so now you have a good excuse for you and your friends to plan a break.

Mental health stories can change minds 
May 15th, 2023

Research indicates storytelling can change the way that people think, and how they act, including a study that showed people’s brains synchronize with each other when they hear human stories.

CMHA Volunteer Spotlight
Apr 20th, 2023

During National Volunteer Week, we want to say a big thank you to all our volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to support mental health initiatives across the country….

Budget 2023 out of touch with mental health crisis
Mar 28th, 2023

The 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, 2023

The 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, 2023

Meet 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, 2023

The 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, 2023

Dear 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…