CMHA Ontario’s board of directors recognized two deserving journalists today for excellence in the coverage of mental health and addictions issues. Rob Seguin, program director for Corus Entertainment in Peterborough, was honoured with the 2017-18 CMHA Ontario Local Media Award. Rob accepted the award on behalf of Global Peterborough, 101.5 The Wolf, and 100.5 Fresh […]Continue readingJournalists in Peterborough, London recognized by CMHA Ontario
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Over half of Canadians consider anxiety and depression ‘epidemic’
In a newly released policy paper, the Canadian Mental Health Association is calling on Ottawa to create new legislation to address unmet mental health needs and bring mental health care spending into balance with physical health care. Mental Health in the Balance: Ending the Health Care Disparity in Canada, suggests that 85 per cent of […]Continue readingOver half of Canadians consider anxiety and depression ‘epidemic’
Health Quality Transformation: Registration now open
Register now for Health Quality Transformation – Canada’s largest conference on health care quality – taking place on October 17th in Toronto, London, Ottawa, Sudbury and Thunder Bay. Share ideas, be inspired and network with others passionate about health care quality. This one-day conference sponsored by Health Quality Ontario focuses on putting quality into action […]Continue readingHealth Quality Transformation: Registration now open
The mental health aftermath of Hurricane Maria
It has been one year since Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico with deadly force, and it is clear residents of the U.S. territory are still dealing with much more than just physical damage in the aftermath. New media reports are highlighting how the storm, slow cleanup and recovery efforts are impacting the mental health of […]Continue readingThe mental health aftermath of Hurricane Maria
New report on youth suicides across Canada
A new report from the Toronto Star in partnership with the Ryerson School of Journalism suggests a growing mental health crisis among young people across Canada. The report indicates more than 5,800 Canadian children and youth have died by suicide in the past 13 years, some as young as eight years old. Despite government acknowledgement […]Continue readingNew report on youth suicides across Canada
Rexall Foundation donates $10,000 to support youth athlete mental health
(Sept. 17, 2018, Toronto) – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division would like to thank the Rexall Foundation for its $10,000 donation to Talk Today, a program which promotes positive mental health and provides suicide prevention education to amateur athletes, including Canada’s top junior hockey players. This donation will be used to support Talk […]Continue readingRexall Foundation donates $10,000 to support youth athlete mental health
SUPERCAR SATURDAY raises funds in support of mental health
A little bit of rain didn’t stop SUPERCAR SATURDAY from supporting the community-based mental health and addictions sector! On Sat. Aug. 25th, owners of coveted luxury vehicles gathered to display their vehicles for the public and raise funds for the CMHA Ontario Division and community mental health initiatives. More than 100 exotic cars from manufacturers […]Continue readingSUPERCAR SATURDAY raises funds in support of mental health
CMHA recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day
The CMHA joins the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) in inviting all individuals and communities to find a way to recognize and support World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) on September 10th. It can be as simple as sending a message to those who are in despair, those who are grieving, and those who are supporting […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day
Health care professionals urge government to reconsider freeze of overdose prevention sites
Over 850 Ontario health care professionals from more than 120 health organizations and advocacy groups are pushing back against the Ontario government’s decision to put a freeze on overdose prevention sites. In an open letter to Premier Doug Ford and health minister Christine Elliott, the groups called on the government to open three pre-approved sites, […]Continue readingHealth care professionals urge government to reconsider freeze of overdose prevention sites
New government data sheds light on segregation, individuals with mental health conditions
New information from the provincial Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services (MCSCS) indicates that the majority of individuals in segregation during a particular snapshot in time live with a mental health issue. The information, released on Aug. 30, 2018, identified all individuals who were in segregation on June 5, 2018 at six provincial correctional […]Continue readingNew government data sheds light on segregation, individuals with mental health conditions