Guelph – With the latest research showing that farmers feel more stressed and anxious than other Canadians, it’s more important than ever to support their mental health. That’s why on March 8, 2023, leaders in the agricultural sector from across Canada will come together for the first annual National Symposium on Agricultural Mental Health. The […]Continue readingFirst Annual National Symposium on Agricultural Mental Health Showcases Leading Research and Community Programming from Across Canada
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CMHA celebrates Canada’s Agricultural Day and reminds farmers of supports available
On February 15 2023, CMHA [branch] joins Canadians across the country in celebrating Canada’s Agriculture Day and show our support for the people that make our agriculture industry possible. Mental health in the agriculture industry is a topic of growing concern. The many constant demands, pressures and time constraints that come with this line of […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Canada’s Agricultural Day and reminds farmers of supports available
New resource launched to support individuals in crisis
Toronto – A new resource provides the tools and information necessary to help communities implement Mobile Crisis Response Teams (MCRTs) and enhance crisis response across the province. Mobile Crisis Response Teams: A Framework for Ontario and Tools for Developing Mobile Crisis Response Teams are designed to help police and health partners to collaborate with service […]Continue readingNew resource launched to support individuals in crisis
Community mental health and addictions at a crisis point: CMHA Ontario at budget committee
Toronto – With the budget due next month and the province in surplus, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario is urging the government to commit $125 million to bolster the community mental health and addictions sector to make up for decades of underfunding. Without vital structural funding, the community sector will continue struggling to meet […]Continue readingCommunity mental health and addictions at a crisis point: CMHA Ontario at budget committee
Resources to protect your mental health online on Safer Internet Day
Feb. 7 marks Safer Internet Day, which provides an opportunity for Canadian Mental Health Association branches to remind their communities of strategies for using the internet, social media and related technologies that can protect or even benefit your mental health. One of the biggest concerns regarding mental health and the online environment is excessive use […]Continue readingResources to protect your mental health online on Safer Internet Day
CMHAs, junior hockey leagues celebrating Talk Today month this February
During February, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) branches as well as leagues and teams in the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) and Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) are coming together to celebrate their partnerships on the Talk Today program and to promote positive messages about mental health. Across the CHL and CJHL, CMHAs are connected with […]Continue readingCMHAs, junior hockey leagues celebrating Talk Today month this February
McGill research reveals positive impact of CMHA Ontario’s Talk Today program in Canadian Junior Hockey League
Montreal/Toronto – A new report by McGill University Faculty of Education researchers shows Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario’s Talk Today program is making a positive impact on athletes in the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL). Talk Today in the CJHL: An evaluation of a mental health program in junior hockey provides an overview of […]Continue readingMcGill research reveals positive impact of CMHA Ontario’s Talk Today program in Canadian Junior Hockey League
New podcast highlights workplace mental health
In honour of Bell Let’s Talk Day, CMHA Ontario is excited to announce the release of Your Health Space, the companion podcast to the training program of the same name. In this first episode, “Leading with Vulnerability,” host Kim Farrell interviews Greg Swaine about how his struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder led to his trailblazing […]Continue readingNew podcast highlights workplace mental health
Ontario’s CMHAs call for significant funding increase to community mental health and addictions this Bell Let’s Talk Day
Toronto – Canadian Mental Health Associations (CMHAs) across Ontario are calling on the province for a substantial, immediate and ongoing base funding increase for the community mental health and addictions sector on this Bell Let’s Talk Day. This year’s Bell Let’s Talk Day is focused on committing to significant action to create positive change in […]Continue readingOntario’s CMHAs call for significant funding increase to community mental health and addictions this Bell Let’s Talk Day
Timmins social media company first web-based winner of CMHA Ontario media award
Toronto – Timmins social media entertainment company Kinz and Klomp have been named the recipient of Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division’s 2022 media award. Run by Mark Kinsman (KINZ) and Jamie Klomp (KLOMP), Kinz and Klomp produce and host an online show highlighting community issues and events. The Kinz and Klomp show is […]Continue readingTimmins social media company first web-based winner of CMHA Ontario media award