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Budget 2023 out of touch with mental health crisis
Budget 2023 out of touch with mental health crisis
Mar 28, 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.
A message to our government leaders: The impact of COVID-19 on mental health is real. Let’s listen to the evidence.
Mar 23, 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…

Investments lacking. More needs to be done for Canadians’ mental health.
Investments lacking. More needs to be done for Canadians’ mental health.
Feb 8, 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,…

Emergency Departments aren’t the cure for our mental health crisis but there’s nowhere else to turn
Emergency Departments aren’t the cure for our mental health crisis but there’s nowhere else to turn
Nov 14, 2022

Act for Mental Health calls for the promised Canada Mental Health Transfer now  With rising mental health care needs and Emergency Departments stretched past their limits, Canada must act now…

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