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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Only 13% of British Columbians are feeling empathetic, down markedly from two years ago  CMHA and UBC release new data on empathy and challenged relationships Just as British Columbians are experiencing pandemic fatigue after two long years, research suggests that they may also be experiencing “empathy fatigue.” The latest survey conducted by […]Continue readingMental Health Week 2022

This article is brought to you by the Canadian Mental Health Association and ParticipACTION to raise awareness of the mental health benefits of physical activity and provide actionable solutions to Move for your Mood! Move for your Mood As the winter days get shorter, darker and colder, many of us have less energy and a […]Continue readingMove for your Mood

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’

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

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

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

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