Each year on the last Wednesday in February, individuals and organizations around the world come together to recognize Pink Shirt Day to promote anti-bullying initiatives. CKNW Kids’ Fund‘s Pink Shirt Day aims to raise awareness of bullying in schools, workplaces, homes and online, as well as raise funds to support programs that foster children’s healthy self-esteem. […]Continue readingCMHA supports Pink Shirt Day
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First Annual National Symposium on Agricultural Mental Health Showcases Leading Research and Community Programming from Across Canada
Guelph – With the latest research showing that farmers feel more stressed and anxious than other Canadians, it’s more important than ever to support their mental health. That’s why on March 8, 2023, leaders in the agricultural sector from across Canada will come together for the first annual National Symposium on Agricultural Mental Health. The […]Continue readingFirst Annual National Symposium on Agricultural Mental Health Showcases Leading Research and Community Programming from Across Canada
Community mental health and addictions at a crisis point: CMHA Ontario at budget committee
Toronto – With the budget due next month and the province in surplus, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario is urging the government to commit $125 million to bolster the community mental health and addictions sector to make up for decades of underfunding. Without vital structural funding, the community sector will continue struggling to meet […]Continue readingCommunity mental health and addictions at a crisis point: CMHA Ontario at budget committee
Resources to protect your mental health online on Safer Internet Day
Feb. 7 marks Safer Internet Day, which provides an opportunity for Canadian Mental Health Association branches to remind their communities of strategies for using the internet, social media and related technologies that can protect or even benefit your mental health. One of the biggest concerns regarding mental health and the online environment is excessive use […]Continue readingResources to protect your mental health online on Safer Internet Day
CMHAs, junior hockey leagues celebrating Talk Today month this February
During February, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) branches as well as leagues and teams in the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) and Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) are coming together to celebrate their partnerships on the Talk Today program and to promote positive messages about mental health. Across the CHL and CJHL, CMHAs are connected with […]Continue readingCMHAs, junior hockey leagues celebrating Talk Today month this February
McGill research reveals positive impact of CMHA Ontario’s Talk Today program in Canadian Junior Hockey League
Montreal/Toronto – A new report by McGill University Faculty of Education researchers shows Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario’s Talk Today program is making a positive impact on athletes in the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL). Talk Today in the CJHL: An evaluation of a mental health program in junior hockey provides an overview of […]Continue readingMcGill research reveals positive impact of CMHA Ontario’s Talk Today program in Canadian Junior Hockey League
New podcast highlights workplace mental health
In honour of Bell Let’s Talk Day, CMHA Ontario is excited to announce the release of Your Health Space, the companion podcast to the training program of the same name. In this first episode, “Leading with Vulnerability,” host Kim Farrell interviews Greg Swaine about how his struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder led to his trailblazing […]Continue readingNew podcast highlights workplace mental health
Ontario’s CMHAs call for significant funding increase to community mental health and addictions this Bell Let’s Talk Day
Toronto – Canadian Mental Health Associations (CMHAs) across Ontario are calling on the province for a substantial, immediate and ongoing base funding increase for the community mental health and addictions sector on this Bell Let’s Talk Day. This year’s Bell Let’s Talk Day is focused on committing to significant action to create positive change in […]Continue readingOntario’s CMHAs call for significant funding increase to community mental health and addictions this Bell Let’s Talk Day
Timmins social media company first web-based winner of CMHA Ontario media award
Toronto – Timmins social media entertainment company Kinz and Klomp have been named the recipient of Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division’s 2022 media award. Run by Mark Kinsman (KINZ) and Jamie Klomp (KLOMP), Kinz and Klomp produce and host an online show highlighting community issues and events. The Kinz and Klomp show is […]Continue readingTimmins social media company first web-based winner of CMHA Ontario media award
Tips to beat the holiday stress
The holiday season is generally viewed as a joyous time of year, but the reality is it’s not that way for everyone. While many love the opportunity to give gifts, spend time with family and friends, and spread cheer, others find the holidays difficult for a variety of reasons. For example, difficult family relationships or […]Continue readingTips to beat the holiday stress