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Warning signs: more Canadians thinking about suicide during pandemic
Jul 6th, 2020

Toronto, ON and Vancouver, BC (June 25, 2020) – The pandemic has caused intense stress and disruption for all people in Canada, and is causing pronounced mental health concerns, including suicidal…

“We’re dealing with a lot too”: COVID Life Through the Eyes of a 14-Year-Old
Jun 15th, 2020

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,…

“We see you, we hear you, and we stand with you.”
Jun 12th, 2020

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…

New data shows majority of Ontarians believe mental health crisis will follow COVID-19 impact
May 8th, 2020

(Toronto, May 11, 2020) – Seven out of 10 Ontarians (69 per cent) believe the province is headed for a “serious mental health crisis” as it emerges from this pandemic…

BounceBack offers quick tips to support your mental health during COVID-19
Apr 30th, 2020

Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division’s BounceBack program has developed a mental health tip sheet to support those who may be experiencing heightened mental health challenges as a result of…

Coping With Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Apr 29th, 2020

While protecting our physical health during the COVID-19 pandemic is top of mind, we can’t forget about our mental health. Many of us may be experiencing a high degree of…

CMHA’s BounceBack key part of expanded mental health supports available to all Ontarians during COVID-19 pandemic
Apr 3rd, 2020

(Oakville, April 3, 2020) – To help Ontarians navigating the difficult realities in the wake of COVID-19, the Ontario government has announced an expansion of online and virtual mental health…

Statement from CMHA branches several weeks after COVID-19 began impacting service delivery
Mar 30th, 2020

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) network consists of nearly 30 branches across the province that provide community-based clinical and social services to Ontarians living with mental health and addictions…

Tips to manage mental health during COVID-19
Mar 23rd, 2020

In the wake of COVID-19, Canadians are facing a new reality of social distancing, self-quarantining and isolation in order to protect public health and safety. These new circumstances may lead…

Dating With Depression: What You Need to Know
Feb 13th, 2020

Guest post Dating can be stress-inducing for anyone. For those with depression, however, it can be especially frightening. The symptoms of depression, like social withdrawal and feelings of worthlessness, can…

Eco-Anxiety: Despair is Rising
Jan 21st, 2020

Guest post from CMHA National, cmha.ca Rising temperatures. Melting ice caps. Drowning polar bears. We don’t need to be told that there’s a climate emergency, and that it’s taking its…

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Is it really a “thing”?
Jan 17th, 2020

Fireplaces, hot chocolate, skating, snowball fights, cozying up with a book, watching a movie with loved ones, tobogganing…. These are some of the things that might come to mind when…

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