Feeling down, worried? Stressed? Unable to cope? Ready to make a positive change? We can help. For days, times, and locations, click here.Continue readingFree Walk-In Counselling -Closed Monday, February 18th for Family Day
Mark your calendars and join us on May 9th, 7 pm to 9 pm, at The Meeting House in Oakville. Our 2019 keynote speaker is Jessica Holmes. This well-known Canadian comedian and author will offer her personal, light-hearted take on her journey with depression in a talk she calls “Depression: The Comedy”. Registration details to […]Continue readingSave The Date! Annual Mental Health Speaker Series with Jessica Holmes May 9, 2019
Our own Peer Mentor Dave Kilgannon recently joined Justin Dickie on his “My Therapy” podcast to talk about depression, addiction, recovery, physical activity, and wellness. Give it a listen: https://tinyurl.com/ydyegw4h Continue reading“My Therapy”: Dave talks recovery
According to a new report, mental health concerns are increasing among Ontario adults. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Monitor, the longest ongoing survey of its kind of adults in Canada, released its findings Tuesday, which demonstrated a rise in several mental health issues. In response to the survey results, Canadian Mental Health […]Continue readingMental health concerns on the rise among Ontario adults
Interested in pursuing French-language post-secondary studies in Ontario? Well, there’s even more reason to apply to Collège Boréal for next school year. The college has partnered with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division to launch a unique fundraising initiative that reminds students about the importance of positive mental health on campus and throughout […]Continue readingCollège Boréal and CMHA Ontario team up in support of mental health
As the Government of Ontario moves towards legalizing and regulating cannabis, CMHA Ontario and our local branches strongly advise an approach that considers public health as the primary objective. That’s the message CMHA Ontario sent to the Standing Committee on Social Policy, which met Oct. 11 and 12 at Queens Park to hear deputations about […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario Recommends Public Health Approach to Cannabis
The Canadian Mental Health Association calls for new legislation to bring mental health into balance with physical health. Over half of Canadians (53%) consider anxiety and depression to be ‘epidemic’ in Canada, with that perception spiking amongst younger people, according to a new survey commissioned by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). Fifty-nine per cent […]Continue readingOver half of Canadians consider anxiety and depression ‘epidemic’
By the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Centre for Suicide Prevention September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. This is the one day a year focused solely on awareness around the issue of suicide and its prevention and this year, we’re spreading the message that suicide can affect anyone and anyone can prevent suicide. This year’s […]Continue readingWorld Suicide Prevention Day is September 10th: You can help someone who is thinking about suicide
A new survey shows an increase in psychological distress in Ontario’s students. The 2017 Ontario Student Drug Use and Health (OSDUHS) Mental Health and Well-being Report reveals that psychological distress – which refers to symptoms of anxiety or depression – has been rising steadily among all Ontario students in Grades 7 to 12 since it […]Continue readingNew report reveals status of student mental health in Ontario
Are you a new mom? Just starting post-secondary school? Recovering from drug or alcohol addiction? Recently lost your job? Going through a divorce? Dealing with chronic pain or a chronic illness? Suffering from the loss of a loved one? This list goes on and on of the types of situations people find themselves in that […]Continue readingFree provincial program now available to help manage depression and anxiety