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CMHA Statement: Premiers urge Ottawa to renew critical mental health funding set to expire
Jul 24th, 2026Canada’s premiers meet in Charlottetown, PEI, July 20-23, 2026
CMHA advocates for the renewal of significant federal funding for mental health services set to expire in 2027
Jul 2nd, 2026The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) calls on federal government to renew $5 billion in mental health funding in the fall budget to prevent critical service cuts to Canadians. As the federal government begins its annual exercise…
Climate Change and Mental Health: Finding Ways to Cope
Jun 30th, 2026As the summer heats up, so, too, may your distress about the climate. With the summer season comes wildfires, smoke-filled air, floods and extreme heat. For many people, concerns about climate are contributing to feelings of worry, stress, grief, and anxiety. These are not abstract concerns: we…
The Mental Health Parity Act could close Canada’s coverage gap
Jun 22nd, 202615 June 2026 The Canadian Mental Health Association supports proposed federal legislation that would bring mental health into balance with physical health. Too often in Canada, effective mental and substance use health care is…
Supporting men’s mental health beyond awareness
Jun 1st, 2026Men have been taught to stay strong, keep emotions to themselves, and “man up” when things get tough, to the detriment of their own well-being and sometimes that of others. But behind that pressure is a growing…
Too little, too far: CMHA report uncovers critical gaps in access to care in rural and remote parts of Canada
May 27th, 2026For immediate release TORONTO, ON (May 28, 2026) — A new report by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) reveals critical gaps in access to mental health and substance use health care in rural and…
Small grants make a big difference in rural and remote communities
May 27th, 2026Life in rural and remote communities comes with unique challenges, including when it comes to mental health. Long distances, limited access to services, cost of living, and harsh weather conditions can all…
The “Pet Effect”: Animal companions and mental health
May 25th, 2026Canadians love animals. In 2024, a majority of homes in Canada had a pet, including 8.9 million cats, 8.3 million dogs, 2.5 million birds, 8.6 million fish, 1.2 million small mammals, and even a couple of hundred thousand reptiles. Many of us cherish our animals as members of the family…
The Invisible Load of Caregiving
May 19th, 2026For Lisa, caregiving isn’t a temporary role. It’s become her everyday life. In 2023, she nursed her mom through cancer. Now, her father has the same disease and she’s there for him too. Like so many caregivers, Lisa is employed but she has stepped away from her job to be a full-time caregiver, while…