…an increase in clients bringing forward the issue of celebrity endorsements for iGaming. Gambling-related harms such as financial loss, mental health issues, substance use, and suicide ideation, can have devastating…Continue readingCMHA Ontario recommends Alcohol and Gaming Commission ban all gambling advertising
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New national program supports psychological health of Canadian firefighters
…contributes to a high rate of suicide amongst firefighters; 30% higher than the general population. Recognizing that many other first responders, such as paramedics and nurses are in need of…Continue readingNew national program supports psychological health of Canadian firefighters
Fall 2001: Weighing the Evidence in Favour of Best Practices
…eliciting the consumer’s input when determining what constitutes a best practice. Putting Best Practices into Action Youth suicide prevention in British Columbia. Saluting Our Members Calendar/Readers’ Comments Emerging Into Light…Continue readingFall 2001: Weighing the Evidence in Favour of Best Practices
Mental health police records not criminal records: CMHA Ontario
CMHA Ontario was sought recently to comment on a new report from Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner that criticized the sharing of personal information related to suicide attempts with U.S….Continue readingMental health police records not criminal records: CMHA Ontario
CMHA Ontario’s Mark Henick raising awareness during Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW)
…a national television program. Henick also delivered a successful TEDxToronto talk in 2013 on his experience with suicide. He continues to write and speak regularly about his lived experience. Watch…Continue readingCMHA Ontario’s Mark Henick raising awareness during Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW)
Reducing stigma – one story at a time
…standing-room-only space to watch the digital stories. The moving and artfully made films expressed the educators’ personal experiences with substance use, schizophrenia, and suicide, among other challenges. The educators showed…Continue readingReducing stigma – one story at a time
One year after tragedy struck the hockey world, some positives emerge
…the game and his endearing qualities, but also how his death by suicide sparked change that can benefit other young men playing competitively in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). In…Continue readingOne year after tragedy struck the hockey world, some positives emerge
CMHA Ontario’s support for post-secondary students aligns with provincial directions
…contemplate suicide, which is the second most common cause of death for individuals aged 18 to 24. This fall, the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) has compiled a…Continue readingCMHA Ontario’s support for post-secondary students aligns with provincial directions
Mental health concerns on the rise among Ontario adults
…11.7 per cent. Thoughts about suicide almost doubled, from 2.3 per cent to 4.1 per cent, representing an estimated 426,900 adults. Additionally, the survey indicated cannabis use climbed nearly four…Continue readingMental health concerns on the rise among Ontario adults
World Mental Health Day draws attention to mental health and older adults
…highest suicide rate in Canada. To help spread awareness about the growing impact of mental health issues across all ages, CMHA Ontario has created the following infographic to share. Click…Continue readingWorld Mental Health Day draws attention to mental health and older adults