Conversion ‘therapy’ is a harmful practice that puts the mental health of 2SLGBTQ+ people at risk November 30, 2021 The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is the most extensive community mental health organization in Canada with a presence in more than 330 communities across every province and one territory. CMHA provides advocacy, programs and resources […]Continue readingCMHA statement on conversion ‘therapy’
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CMHA applauds new federal ministers for mental health, addictions and housing
TORONTO (ONTARIO) Oct. 26, 2021—Margaret Eaton, National CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), today issued the following statement in response to the new federal cabinet: “CMHA is delighted that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has created two new ministerial portfolios to tackle mental health, addictions and housing—critical issues that will require a strong cabinet focus to transform mental health care […]Continue readingCMHA applauds new federal ministers for mental health, addictions and housing
CMHA recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2021 Today, on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we take time to reflect and act upon our responsibilities to dismantle the systemic racism and colonialism that continues to impact Indigenous peoples in Canada. We recognize that systemic racism and colonialism continue to permeate our system of mental health care in […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
CMHA to host all-party panel on mental health
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
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
