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
Canadian Hockey League celebrates Talk Today month
It’s OK to ask for help. That’s the message being shared throughout the month of February at Canadian Hockey League (CHL) games across the country. CHL teams are hosting mental health awareness games as part of Talk Today, one of Canada’s most comprehensive mental health/sport-related programs. Each Talk Today game features: A kiosk run by a […]Continue readingCanadian Hockey League celebrates Talk Today month
Talk Today branches out with new awareness games
CMHA Sault Ste. Marie and CMHA Kenora led Talk Today into unchartered territory by helping host awareness games in post-secondary and high school environments. CMHA Sault Ste. Marie teamed up with the men’s and women’s basketball teams at Sault College, while CMHA Kenora joined forces with a Kenora Catholic District School Board during a hockey […]Continue readingTalk Today branches out with new awareness games
Unique mental health program launched for Sault Ste. Marie college athletes
A one-of-a-kind partnership will see 180 varsity athletes, coaches, trainers and athletic staff at Sault College receive mental health and suicide awareness training this season. All Sault College Cougars are taking part in Talk Today, one of the most comprehensive mental health programs for athletes in Canada, courtesy of Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Sault Ste. […]Continue readingUnique mental health program launched for Sault Ste. Marie college athletes
OHL player shares his mental health message
Guelph Storm defenceman Garrett McFadden was in the news after speaking out about the importance of maintaining positive mental health. McFadden’s story appeared in the Guelph Mercury Tribune and the Wellington Advancer in advance of World Suicide Prevention Day, Sept. 10. McFadden’s interest in mental health has been growing for years. Along with his family and […]Continue readingOHL player shares his mental health message
Excitement surrounds CHL/CMHA Talk Today launch
Social media was buzzing over the latest Talk Today announcement. In total, the hashtags #TalkToday and #ParlonsEN reached 4.8 million unique followers on twitter, with 3.8 million overall impressions within 48 hours. The announcement, made on May 24 at the CHL’s national championship tournament, the Memorial Cup, marks the first step towards linking each of the 60 […]Continue readingExcitement surrounds CHL/CMHA Talk Today launch
Talk Today now available nationwide
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) officially partnered on May 24, expanding the mental health and suicide-awareness program Talk Today. The announcement, made at the CHL’s national championship tournament, the Memorial Cup, marks the first step towards linking each of the 60 major junior teams with a local CMHA branch […]Continue readingTalk Today now available nationwide
CHL and CMHA partner to launch mental health program
The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) and Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) have announced an expanded partnership with the launch of Talk Today. Talk Today is a proven mental health education program that will help players and team staff identify and deal with mental health issues. It will be implemented by all 60 CHL teams for the […]Continue readingCHL and CMHA partner to launch mental health program