CMHA Ontario recognizes May 24th as Early Psychosis and Schizophrenia Awareness Day dedicated to supporting individuals living with early psychosis and schizophrenia to reach their full potential. Schizophrenia affects approximately 20 million people around the world. Often, individuals experiencing psychosis, disorientation or hallucination can achieve remission with treatment or find ways of living in harmony […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes World Schizophrenia Awareness Day
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We urgently need a provincial alcohol strategy in Ontario
(Toronto, May 13, 2024) – A coalition of organizations across public health, research and advocacy, and community mental health and addictions are calling on the province to develop a comprehensive provincial alcohol strategy to promote the health and safety of people in Ontario. In a letter released to the province today, the coalition points out […]Continue readingWe urgently need a provincial alcohol strategy in Ontario
CMHA Observes Red Dress Day
Join CMHA Ontario as we observe Red Dress Day on May 5th Content warning: This message refers to colonial and gender-based violence. CMHA Ontario recognizes May 5 as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S), also known as Red Dress Day. Today is a day to honour […]Continue readingCMHA Observes Red Dress Day
CMHA Ontario responds to Chief Medical Officer’s recommendations on substance use
The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division, in reaction to the Chief Medical Officer of Health’s 2023 annual report: “The recommendations in the Chief Medical Officer of Health’s annual report do not come as a surprise for those of us who work in the substance use health […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario responds to Chief Medical Officer’s recommendations on substance use
Urgent action is required by Ontario government to address worsening staffing crisis in Ontario’s community health sector
March 27, 2024 Urgent action is required by Ontario government to address worsening staffing crisis in Ontario’s community health sector Associations representing over 200,000 workers in community health respond to 2024 Ontario Budget TORONTO, ON – Today, a coalition of Ontario’s community health care associations responded to Ontario’s 2024 Budget. While we welcome the government’s […]Continue readingUrgent action is required by Ontario government to address worsening staffing crisis in Ontario’s community health sector
Budget 2024 neglects health human resource crisis: CMHA Ontario responds
(Toronto, Wednesday, March 27, 2024) – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division, in reaction to the province’s 2024 budget: “The provincial budget released today included investments in supportive housing, which is critical infrastructure for those struggling with mental illness and/or an addiction and is essential for […]Continue readingBudget 2024 neglects health human resource crisis: CMHA Ontario responds
CMHA Supports International Transgender Day of Visibility
On March 31, CMHA Ontario celebrates International Transgender Day of Visibility, an event recognizing the resilience and accomplishments of the transgender community. A transgender person is someone whose gender identity is different from the gender they were assigned at birth. CMHA [branch] stands with our transgender community and acknowledges the discrimination and obstacles they still encounter […]Continue readingCMHA Supports International Transgender Day of Visibility
World Sleep Day highlights importance of sleep for health
CMHA is recognizing World Sleep Day on March 15 to remind Ontarians that sleep is important for mental health and well-being. Studies show that insufficient sleep changes activity in some parts of the brain. For example, when experiencing sleep deficiency, individuals may encounter challenges with decision-making, problem-solving, emotional regulation, behavioural control, and adapting to change. […]Continue readingWorld Sleep Day highlights importance of sleep for health
Talk Today podcast interviews CHL president Dan MacKenzie
On the heels of a new fundraising partnership between CMHA Ontario’s Talk Today program and the Canadian Hockey League announced this week, a new episode of the Talk Today podcast features CHL president Dan MacKenzie. As CHL president since 2019, MacKenzie has been an influential partner and supporter of the Talk Today program. Prior to […]Continue readingTalk Today podcast interviews CHL president Dan MacKenzie
CMHA recognizes National Day of Observance for COVID-19
On March 11, 2024, CMHA Ontario honours the lives lost due to the tragedies of COVID-19. We are grateful to frontline health care workers who kept us protected and safe. During the National Day of Observance for COVID-19, CMHA highlights the need for mental health and addiction resources, particularly for those enduring grief, loss, isolation, […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes National Day of Observance for COVID-19