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 House of Commons. COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the […]Continue readingCMHA to host all-party panel on mental health
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Federal election a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fix the mental health system, says CMHA
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 health care. CMHA is Canada’s most extensive community mental health organization. The pandemic has taken a devastating toll on the […]Continue readingFederal election a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fix the mental health system, says CMHA
Canadian Mental Health Association on Reconciliation and Mental Health
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is deeply troubled by the findings of the remains of 215 children in unmarked and undocumented graves at a residential school in Kamloops, BC. We extend our deepest condolences to those who are grieving and for whom this news reawakens or compounds pain and trauma. We acknowledge that […]Continue readingCanadian Mental Health Association on Reconciliation and Mental Health
Shoppers Drug Mart donates more than $500,000 to Canadian Mental Health Association
Funds to support innovative new approach to improving mental health in communities 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 CMHA’s cross-Canada network of community-based mental health and […]Continue readingShoppers Drug Mart donates more than $500,000 to Canadian Mental Health Association
CMHA BC statement in response to the tragedy in Kamloops
Statement from Jonathan Morris, CEO of CMHA BC Division. At CMHA BC, our hearts have been heavy over the weekend following the news from the Secwépemc Nation about the discovery of a mass grave with 215 children’s bodies. We are thinking of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc community and other Indigenous communities and families—families who experience impacts of inter-generational […]Continue readingCMHA BC statement in response to the tragedy in Kamloops
COVID-19
Staying well in Uncertain times. Anxiety, stress, worry, fear, uncertainty, dread, sadness, grief: these are all normal and expected responses to a massive disruptive event like a pandemic. Please visit our COVID-19 website for information and resources. Click here to view CMHA PG covid-19-safety-plan-pdf-en-1 Continue readingCOVID-19
Coping through a natural disaster emergency
Being forced from one’s home by a natural disaster is a rare occurrence that most of us will never face. However, tens of thousands of British Columbians are going through this upheaval right now as hundreds of wildfires burn throughout the province. Mental health experts warn that the emotional toll of disaster can be as […]Continue readingCoping through a natural disaster emergency
Does social media make us more lonely?
People are fascinated by strange paradoxes. The idea that social media makes us more lonely sounds enticing because it seems true on first observation, and because it contradicts the purpose of social media. Social media is meant to make us feel more connected, but sometimes it doesn’t. Sometimes the environment of social media influences how […]Continue readingDoes social media make us more lonely?
Stressed at work? Learn how to avoid stress burnout
Stress affects us all at some point during our lives. At moderate levels, stress can motivate us, and is perfectly healthy. However, stress extended for long durations of time can cause stress burnout: a state of complete mental exhaustion. Stress burnout is costly to both employees, and workplaces. Often the best employees are the victims […]Continue readingStressed at work? Learn how to avoid stress burnout
Get ready to #GETLOUD for CMHA Mental Health Week
Time to work on your outside voice! Get ready to Get Loud this May 1-7 for the 66th annual CMHA Mental Health Week.Continue readingGet ready to #GETLOUD for CMHA Mental Health Week
