In a recent segment on YourTV Niagara, CMHA Ontario’s CEO, Camille Quenneville, and Thomas Langland, Manager of Wellness & Health for Niagara Health discussed the significance of the Your Health Space initiative. Continue readingYour Health Space Special Feature on YourTV Niagara
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Talk Today Podcast Episode 2: A Vision for Mental Health with Winnipeg Jets Prospect Danny Zhilkin
The Talk Today podcast is back for its second episode with Winnipeg Jets prospect, Danny Zhilkin.Continue readingTalk Today Podcast Episode 2: A Vision for Mental Health with Winnipeg Jets Prospect Danny Zhilkin
International Overdose Awareness Day – A Day of Reflection and Action
August 31st marks International Overdose Awareness Day (IAOD), a day that signifies lives profoundly affected by the global overdose epidemic.Continue readingInternational Overdose Awareness Day – A Day of Reflection and Action
CMHA celebrates Self-Care Day
CMHA Ontario joins individuals and organizations around the world on July 24th, in celebration of International Self-Care Day. The awareness day is intended to emphasize the importance of self-care and its direct impact on staying healthy and preventing or delaying an illness. Self-care is a necessity when it comes to your mental wellbeing, and it […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Self-Care Day
New survey shows concerning trend in Canadians mental health
A new poll from Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC) shows that self-rated levels of anxiety and depression have remained above pre-pandemic levels. As part of MHRC’s ongoing research to provide insight on the mental health of Canadians, the recent poll results show that 11 per cent of Canadians indicate high levels of anxiety and nine […]Continue readingNew survey shows concerning trend in Canadians mental health
CMHA recognizes National Day of Observance for COVID-19
On this third National Day of Observance for COVID-19, CMHA Ontario is reflecting on the lives lost and impacted by the pandemic, and reminding our community that mental health and addictions resources are available for those who continue to be affected by grief, loss, isolation, loneliness and other challenges brought about by COVID-19. On March […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes National Day of Observance for COVID-19
CMHA encourages you to #EmbraceEquity this International Women’s Day
On March 8, CMHA Ontario joins individuals and organizations around the world to #EmbraceEquity in celebrating this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD), an annual event held to mark the social, economic and political achievements of women. #EmbraceEquity is the theme for IWD 2023. The IWD organizers are highlighting the need to talk about why “’equal […]Continue readingCMHA encourages you to #EmbraceEquity this International Women’s Day
CMHA Ontario recognizes National Social Work Week
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario is joining others across Canada this week in honouring and recognizing the diligence, dedication and importance of social workers. March 6-10 is National Social Work Week. Social workers are a critical part to the supports and services provided through CMHA branches as well as many other community-based agencies and […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario recognizes National Social Work Week
CMHA supports Pink Shirt Day
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
CMHA Ontario provides input to Health Canada’s Cannabis Act Legislative Review
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario, recently welcomed the opportunity to provide feedback on the Government of Canada’s online consultation for the legislative review of the Cannabis Act. CMHA branches across the province offer comprehensive substance use and harm reduction-related supports, including services such as Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine clinics and youth addictions […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario provides input to Health Canada’s Cannabis Act Legislative Review