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Connection, responses, and empathy
Sep 7th, 2021Illustration by Harshita Jha: https://harshitajha1.wixsite.com/website The word “empathy” comes up a lot when talking about mental health and supporting others, and Dr. Brené Brown has become a leading expert…
A logo for reconciliation: CMHA shows solidarity with Indigenous peoples in Canada
Jul 14th, 2021In 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…
A thoughtful Canada Day at CMHA
Jun 30th, 2021CMHA 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…
Canadian Mental Health Association on Reconciliation and Mental Health
Jun 21st, 2021Toronto, 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…
Beneath the Surface: Self-Care Myths and Facts
Jun 15th, 2021Over 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 recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day
Jun 14th, 2021On June 15, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), [branch] joins organizations across Canada in recognizing Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day. This annual event aims to normalize conversations about mental health…
CMHA celebrates Seniors Month
Jun 2nd, 2021CMHA 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…
Opioid-related deaths at all-time high
May 20th, 2021New information released by The Ontario Drug Policy Research Network (ODPRN), the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario/Ontario Forensic Pathology Service and Public Health Ontario shows that 2020 was…
Overgeneralizing: How “always” and “never” can take over
Apr 20th, 2021“Oh no! I forgot to call that person back! I always forget everything. I’m never going to remember to call anyone.” Does this sound like you or someone you know?…
“How I ended up as a 47 year-old man with a bullet in his head and bag full of prescription medications”
Apr 8th, 2021Clint Malarchuk: former NHL goalie. Not just any goalie, but the one who experienced a horrific accident in 1989 when he had his neck sliced by a wayward skate during…
Third poll in CMHA Ontario series indicates mental health impact of COVID-19 at all-time high
Mar 22nd, 2021(Toronto, March 15, 2021) – As we mark the one-year anniversary of the province’s COVID-19 emergency declaration, a new survey is highlighting alarming trends that indicate the pandemic’s strain on…
Everything Is Not OK: 74% of Ontarians experiencing increased mental health and substance use challenges during the pandemic
Mar 10th, 2021Province’s mental health leaders launch Everything Is Not OK campaign calling on governments to take immediate action TORONTO, ON (March 9, 2021) – Ontario’s leading mental health and addiction organizations…