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The Canadian Mental Health Association Congratulates Newly Elected MPs, Urges Immediate Action on Mental Health
Sep 28, 2021

The Canadian Mental Health Association Congratulates Newly Elected MPs, Urges Immediate Action on Mental Health The 44th parliament has a historic opportunity to deliver mental health reform for Canadians. (TORONTO)…

CMHA to host all-party panel on mental health
Sep 7, 2021

CMHA to host all-party panel on mental health Sep 7, 2021 MEDIA ADVISORY  For immediate release: Tuesday, September 7, 2021  The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is hosting a free, virtual discussion on…

Federal election a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fix the mental health system, says CMHA
Aug 17, 2021

Federal election a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fix the mental health system, says CMHA Aug 16, 2021 TORONTO, August, 16th 2021 — The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is calling for all federal parties…

Shoppers Drug Mart donates more than $500,000 to Canadian Mental Health Association
Jun 16, 2021

June 16, 2021 Funds to support innovative new approach to improving mental health in communities TORONTO, June 16, 2021 – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) today welcomes a donation…

Medavie Scholarship Opportunity
Jun 8, 2021

  Medavie Scholarship Application is now available. The deadline to apply is June 27, 2021. For application and full details visit Medavie.ca Up to five scholarships of $5,000 each will be…

CMHA’s 70th National Mental Health Week is May 3-9
May 3, 2021

May 3, 2021, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, CMHA’s 70th National Mental Health Week is May 3-9 The theme this year focuses on our emotions. Charlottetown—The Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) 70th…

CAMH, CMHA and CSC Partner to Implement Pan-Canadian Suicide Prevention Service
Feb 4, 2021

February 4, 2021 (Toronto) – Now more than ever, people in need of immediate mental health support are turning to distress centres for help. People living in Canada need an…

Mental health impacts of COVID 19: Wave 2 Survey results
Dec 3, 2020

The second wave of the pandemic has intensified feelings of stress and anxiety, causing alarming levels of despair, suicidal thoughts and hopelessness in the Canadian population. This, according to the…

Now is the time for universal basic income.
Sep 15, 2020

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) supports access to a universal basic income that aligns with four core principles: human rights, equitable access, poverty reduction and adequacy. READ MORE..

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