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The future is frightening and not set up for children to thrive
Feb 17th, 2023

On 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, 2023

This 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, 2023

CMHA 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, 2023

Tom 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…

Improving the mental health of energy sector workers
Dec 15th, 2022

Energy sector workers face some unique, and some not-so-unique, challenges to mental health and well-being, particularly those who fly in and out of remote locations, including Alberta’s oilsands. Research indicates…

No more going it alone: Entrepreneurs and mental health
Dec 7th, 2022

Entrepreneurs. They might just be the backbone of our economy. We think of them as visionaries. As tireless innovators. And research suggests they may actually be tired after all. Quite…

How to support men’s mental health
Nov 29th, 2022

It’s November, and the mustaches are out in their full glory in support of Movember, an initiative that aims to shine a light on men’s health. One of the great…

CMHA testimony before FEWO: young women and girls mental health study
Oct 25th, 2022

The Canadian Mental Health Association is the most established, extensive community mental health organization in Canada, providing advocacy, programs and resources that prevent mental health problems and illnesses, and support…

How one company is embedding mental health into its workplace culture
Oct 18th, 2022

For over 177 years, Freybe Gourmet Foods has been producing handcrafted, European-style meats focused on great flavours and quality ingredients. The Vancouver-based company has been family-owned and operated for six…