Made-in-Halton film chronicles journey from prison to recovery “Most of my life was a lie…I might have believed it, but it was a lie.” That’s what 54-year old Oakville resident Dante says about his journey through mental illness and troubles with the law. Now living in recovery, he is the subject of a brand new […]Continue reading“Opportunity”: A documentary of Dante’s recovery journey
A Statement from our CEO Radhika Subramanyan I’ve been taking some time to reflect on the recent life-changing events not just in the United States and Canada but across the world. I’m feeling outraged and discouraged but also hopeful that our world can do and be better. Today and every day, we at CMHA stand […]Continue reading“We see you, we hear you, and we stand with you.”
Guest post by Millie Howard You adults are probably finding quarantine pretty rough – you have to find ways to entertain your kids, work has become more of a hassle, and you’re probably bored most of the day. I get it. But do you ever wonder what quarantine is like from a kid’s perspective? I […]Continue reading“We’re dealing with a lot too”: COVID Life Through the Eyes of a 14-Year-Old
This blog is by our friend Denise Waligora with Mental Health First Aid Canada at the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Read more of their blogs at www.mhfa.ca/en/blogs. Well, the time has finally arrived across our country…dogs and humans alike have been groomed and patios are open for business. While most Canadians are excited to return […]Continue reading1:1 Conversation with Yourself
In honour of the children who died at residential schools and in recognition of the survivors and their families, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) will be changing the colour of its logo to orange until Orange Shirt Day on September 30. Beyond the symbolic, the orange logo also signifies our commitment to reconciliation with […]Continue readingA logo for reconciliation: CMHA shows solidarity with Indigenous peoples in Canada
CMHA Halton Region Branch joins many across the country in reflecting on Canada’s past and future this year on July 1. CMHA is deeply troubled by the revelations from investigations into unmarked grave sites at former residential schools in BC and Saskatchewan. We recognize that for Canada’s Indigenous peoples, this is a day of mourning […]Continue readingA thoughtful Canada Day at CMHA
Over the years, we’ve seen a steady increase in mental health awareness. More and more, we’re hearing and talking about wellness, mindfulness, therapy, stress management and self-care. Guest post from CMHA National – originally posted at https://cmha.ca/blogs/beneath-the-surface-self-care-myths-and-facts While it’s exciting to see increased interest in mental health, the popularization of wellness can sometimes lead to […]Continue readingBeneath the Surface: Self-Care Myths and Facts
Collaboration brings together existing suicide prevention services and advocates for a national, three-digit phone number 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 […]Continue readingCAMH, CMHA and CSC Partner to Implement Pan-Canadian Suicide Prevention Service
Toronto, ON June 21, 2021: 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 […]Continue readingCanadian Mental Health Association on Reconciliation and Mental Health
CMHA Halton Region Branch joins individuals and organizations across Ontario to celebrate Seniors Month in June. Seniors Month is a time to salute and appreciate the enormous contributions seniors and older adults have made, and continue to make, towards building Ontario. The theme of Seniors Month this year is to Stay Safe, Active and Connected. […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Seniors Month