A restructuring of Ontario’s Ministry of Health has resulted in the creation of a new Mental Health and Addictions Division. Announced on Sept. 16, the Mental Health and Addictions Division is one of four new divisions within the ministry. The province says the Mental Health and Addictions Division will lead the development and implementation of […]Continue readingMinistry of Health adds Mental Health and Addictions Division in restructuring
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Toronto pop artist Aunty Social raises funds for CMHA Ontario
Toronto-based artist Aunty Social is using the release of her latest single Traveling Circus to raise mental health awareness and funds for CMHA Ontario. Aunty Social, born Daniela Gitto, began raising funds for CMHA Ontario with the release of her previous single Trying. The 24-year-old’s music is inspired by her struggles with mental illness which included […]Continue readingToronto pop artist Aunty Social raises funds for CMHA Ontario
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 […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day
CMHA’s 30 branches concerned about negative impacts for clients if “disability” definition changes for ODSP
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) network consists of 30 branches across the province that provide community-based clinical and social services to Ontarians living with mental health and addictions issues. CMHAs recognize that mental health is influenced by many factors including life experiences, workplace or other environments, and the social and economic conditions that shape […]Continue readingCMHA’s 30 branches concerned about negative impacts for clients if “disability” definition changes for ODSP
Public Health Agency of Canada announces funding to support mental health of adults on the autism spectrum, caregivers
Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division is part of a new provincial program that will support adults on the autism spectrum and their families. The Public Health Agency of Canada recently announced it has awarded a strategic fund to Autism Ontario to launch Mental Health Matters, a mental health program for adults on the autism […]Continue readingPublic Health Agency of Canada announces funding to support mental health of adults on the autism spectrum, caregivers
Johnson & Johnson found guilty of role in opioid epidemic
An Oklahoma judge has ordered health care and consumer packaged goods corporation Johnson & Johnson (J&J) to pay $572.1 million to the state for its role in the opioid epidemic that has caused 6,000 deaths in Oklahoma over nearly two decades. The judge found J&J and its pharmaceutical subsidiary Janssen guilty of creating a public […]Continue readingJohnson & Johnson found guilty of role in opioid epidemic
New report outlines top employer considerations regarding cannabis legalization
In the wake of cannabis legalization in Canada, a new report by The Conference Board of Canada lists the top areas of concern for employers related to use of the substance, which include workplace safety, impairment at work, employee mental health, an increase in accidents or injuries, and increased use. Acting on the Cannabis Act: […]Continue readingNew report outlines top employer considerations regarding cannabis legalization
New framework aims to improve police-to-hospital transitions of individuals in crisis
People in mental health crisis, front-line officers and emergency departments all stand to benefit from a new tool co-developed by CMHA Ontario that can improve the transition of individuals from police to hospital custody. The provincial government recently unveiled Police-Hospital Transitions: A Framework for Ontario in a joint announcement by Minister of Health Christine Elliott, […]Continue readingNew framework aims to improve police-to-hospital transitions of individuals in crisis
Back to school mental health tips
As students and parents prepare for back-to school-season, CMHA Ontario is reminding people to keep mental health in mind during the transition. While a new school year can be exciting, it can also cause stress and anxiety. CMHA suggests maintaining positive mental health during this seasonal shift with the following strategies: Take care of your […]Continue readingBack to school mental health tips
Editorial highlights health benefits of time in nature
The country’s most circulated newspaper recently pointed to Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division’s Mood Walks program as one of the best ways for Ontarians to experience the healing benefits of the great outdoors. The Toronto Star piece, titled Take a walk in the woods for better health, notes that scientific research suggests spending time […]Continue readingEditorial highlights health benefits of time in nature