New York Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner gave an emotional acceptance speech on mental health upon receiving the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy at the 2019 NHL Awards Wednesday evening. Lehner won the award based on a vote by the Professional Hockey Writers Association as the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication […]Continue readingNHL goaltender Robin Lehner speaks out on mental health in award acceptance speech
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CMHA Ontario honours the Ontario Hockey League for leadership in mental health education and awareness
(Toronto, April 1, 2019) – Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division has presented its first-ever Talk Today Partnership Award to the Ontario Hockey League in recognition of the OHL’s exemplary support in raising mental health awareness among its athletes, team staff, families and communities. OHL Commissioner David Branch accepted the award on behalf of the […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario honours the Ontario Hockey League for leadership in mental health education and awareness
February is Talk Today month across the CHL
Throughout February, clubs across the Canadian Hockey League are hosting mental health awareness games in partnership with their local Canadian Mental Health Association branches in recognition of Talk Today month. As part of their participation in Talk Today, all teams in the Ontario Hockey League, Western Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League host […]Continue readingFebruary is Talk Today month across the CHL
Hospitals to get 50 new acute-care mental health beds
The Ontario government has announced the addition of 50 new mental health beds at 12 hospitals across the province. The Dec. 19, 2018 news release stated the investment is the government’s “first wave of direct mental health and addictions funding” and comes the same day that the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care held a consultation […]Continue readingHospitals to get 50 new acute-care mental health beds
CBC Toronto features CMHA Peel Dufferin’s mental health crisis program
CMHA’s 24.7 Crisis Support Peel Dufferin program received positive news coverage from CBC Toronto recently. After months of planning, a reporter with the news outlet rode-along with one of the crisis units and provided this online report and this television item (34:33 mark). For the past three years this CMHA Peel Dufferin program has helped […]Continue readingCBC Toronto features CMHA Peel Dufferin’s mental health crisis program
Free Think Tank Day: Racialized Populations and Mental Health Court Diversion
The Racialized Populations and Mental Health and Addictions Community of Interest (COI) is hosting a free Think Tank Day on Jan 7, 2019 at Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Toronto, to discuss the challenges and implications of being a racialized person in the criminal justice system. Join us in-person or follow along online! The objectives […]Continue readingFree Think Tank Day: Racialized Populations and Mental Health Court Diversion
CMHA Ontario recommends public health approach to cannabis
As the Government of Ontario moves towards legalizing and regulating cannabis, CMHA Ontario and our local branches strongly advise an approach that considers public health as the primary objective. That’s the message CMHA Ontario sent to the Standing Committee on Social Policy, which met Oct. 11 and 12 at Queens Park to hear deputations about […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario recommends public health approach to cannabis
Research emphasizes benefits of hiring people with lived mental health experience
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is marking Mental Health Awareness Week by encouraging employers to hire people with lived mental health experience. In a recent column in the Globe and Mail, the MHCC highlights the return of investment for both the employer and employee when accommodating those with mental illness. The results of MHCC’s […]Continue readingResearch emphasizes benefits of hiring people with lived mental health experience
Ontario outlines framework for cannabis retail stores
Newly proposed provincial legislation would allow for an unlimited number of stores to sell recreational cannabis should retailers meet requirements and receive approval from Ontario’s Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The government announced proposed legislation on Sept. 26, 2018, stating the AGCO would have authority to grant licences, enforce compliance and revoke licences. […]Continue readingOntario outlines framework for cannabis retail stores
Enhancing workplace mental health strategy for all
In the wake of three deaths by suicide amongst its ranks, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have announced an intensive review into the organization’s mental health support system. Collaborating with the OPP on this review, research psychologist Dr. Julie Devlin outlined a three-part approach that includes enhancing, examining and evaluating resources available to members of the […]Continue readingEnhancing workplace mental health strategy for all