Researchers from Laurentian University’s Centre of Research in Occupational Health and Safety (CROSH) and the Public Services Health & Safety Association are conducting a study to explore the mental health of Registered Nurses (RNs) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) in northern Ontario working during the COVID-19 global pandemic. This study aims to understand the perspective […]Continue readingStudy: mental health of northern Ontario nurses working during Covid-19
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Online event on impact of caregiving on the workplace
CMHA Ontario, Mental Health Works and the Ontario Caregiver Organization have partnered for an online event on July 14, Caregivers in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know. Caregivers make up 35 per cent of the Canadian workforce. Across Ontario alone, there are 3.3 million people caring for family members and friends who have physical […]Continue readingOnline event on impact of caregiving on the workplace
Province funds new Youth Wellness Hubs involving CMHAs in Guelph, Windsor
A pair of Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) branches are involved in two of four new Youth Wellness Hub projects in the province that have received funding from the Ontario government to launch. As part of a larger funding announcement from the province aimed to improve access to specialized mental health treatments, reduce wait times, […]Continue readingProvince funds new Youth Wellness Hubs involving CMHAs in Guelph, Windsor
CMHA recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day
On June 15, CMHA Ontario joins organizations across Canada in recognizing Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day. This annual event aims to normalize conversations about mental health issues and reduce the stigma that often prevents men from seeking help. As with most of the population, Canadian men report the COVID-19 pandemic is taking its toll on […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day
CMHA celebrates Seniors Month
CMHA Ontario joins individuals and organizations across Ontario to celebrate Seniors Month in June. Seniors Month is a time to salute and appreciate the enormous contributions seniors and older adults have made, and continue to make, towards building Ontario. The theme of Seniors Month this year is to Stay Safe, Active and Connected. The COVID-19 […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Seniors Month
CMHA celebrates Pride Month
CMHA Ontario joins individuals and organizations worldwide to celebrate the history, courage and diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, Two-Spirit, queer, and questioning (LGBT2SQ) individuals for Pride Month in June. While Pride celebrations across the province recognize Ontario’s vibrant and creative LGBT2SQ communities, it’s important to note that LGBT2SQ individuals continue to face specific mental […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Pride Month
CBC News: The National discusses post-pandemic anxiety
The end of physical distancing appears to be on the horizon, and while many Canadians are welcoming the change, some remain anxious and fearful about resuming old activities and social contacts. Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division CEO Camille Quenneville spoke to CBC News: The National on why some may not be ready to […]Continue readingCBC News: The National discusses post-pandemic anxiety
Researchers link increases in parental stress to pandemic
Researchers from Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business have tracked the mental health impact of the pandemic on Ontario working parents in a new report which suggests women have been hit harder and the age of children hasn’t been a major factor in wellness. Work, Family, Life During a Pandemic is part of a research […]Continue readingResearchers link increases in parental stress to pandemic
CMHA Windsor-Essex calls for renaming of local hill that stigmatizes suicide
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Windsor-Essex County Branch is making local headlines with a call to the community to help rename a popular sledding hill. Little River Park in east Windsor is home to ‘Suicide Hill,’ an unofficial yet commonly-used name the branch says glorifies and further stigmatizes a tragic cause of death. Each year, […]Continue readingCMHA Windsor-Essex calls for renaming of local hill that stigmatizes suicide
Opioid-related deaths at all-time high
New information released by The Ontario Drug Policy Research Network (ODPRN), the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario/Ontario Forensic Pathology Service and Public Health Ontario shows that 2020 was the most tragic year on record in opioid-related deaths, with 249 deaths reported in December 2020 alone. There were 2,426 opioid-related deaths reported in 2020, […]Continue readingOpioid-related deaths at all-time high