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 mental health during the campaign period for the 44th federal election with award-winning journalist, André Picard, and candidates from all parties with seats in the […]Continue readingCMHA to host all-party panel on mental health
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 to make mental health a top priority in this election campaign, and to seize a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make meaningful and lasting reforms to mental […]Continue readingFederal election a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fix the mental health system, says CMHA
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 of more than $500,000 made by Shoppers Drug Mart Inc on behalf of the company and its Associate owners. The donation will enhance and expand […]Continue readingShoppers Drug Mart donates more than $500,000 to Canadian Mental Health Association
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 awarded to youth who have overcome adversity related to mental health and pursuing health-related post-secondary studies at a recognized Canadian university or community college. Each […]Continue readingMedavie Scholarship Opportunity
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 National Mental Health Week is May 3-9, 2021. The theme this year will focus on understanding our emotions – recognizing, labelling and accepting our feelings […]Continue readingCMHA’s 70th National Mental Health Week is May 3-9
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 easy way to ask for assistance during their time of greatest need. … READ MOREContinue readingCAMH, CMHA and CSC Partner to Implement Pan-Canadian Suicide Prevention Service
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 newest wave of data collected through a nationwide monitoring survey on the mental health impacts of COVID-19, released today by the Canadian Mental Health Association […]Continue readingMental health impacts of COVID 19: Wave 2 Survey results
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..Continue readingNow is the time for universal basic income.
Join CMHA and a host of Canadian talent for the Canada Day House Party presented by Air Miles.Continue readingCanada Day House Party
TORONTO, May 4, 2020 /CNW/ – Most Canadians rely on shortcuts to describe their emotional state—even during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to new data released today by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) in partnership with Maru/Matchbox, 77 per cent of those asked “how are you?” rely on “I’m fine, thanks” to express how they’re […]Continue readingFor Mental Health Week, the Canadian Mental Health Association promotes social connection to protect mental health in these difficult times