Supporting Mental Health at Work: Strategies for Employers and Employees
Over the past several years, there has been a notable shift in awareness and acknowledgment of the significance of mental health in the workplace. Employers recognize that prioritizing mental health...
View ArticleNanalan’ partners with CMHA for Mental Health Week to highlight the power of...
The partnership emphasizes the healing benefits of compassion and its ability to connect us all. The post Nanalan’ partners with CMHA for Mental Health Week to highlight the power of compassion...
View ArticleCMHA celebrates significant commitment in community mental health in Federal...
On 16 April 2024, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled the federal government’s 2024 Budget. Following years of dedicated advocacy for better investments in community-based mental health...
View Article“It’s all about kindness and compassion” Nanalan’ creators speak about their...
Canadian television series, Nanalan’, was last on TV in the early 2000s, but it seems to be everywhere in recent months with its latest resurgence across social media. The show centers around the...
View ArticleDespite almost all (92%) Canadians claiming to be compassionate, only 38%...
CMHA releases new data on compassion for Mental Health Week Toronto, (ON), May 6, 2024 – Canadians are often recognized globally for their compassion and kindness; however, new data may suggest...
View ArticleThe Power of Self-Compassion: Shawn’s Journey
Shawn, 27, from rural Newfoundland, wears many hats: employment support worker, research and teaching assistant, online course facilitator, and member of the National Council of Persons with Lived...
View ArticleDebunking the myth of compassion fatigue
In recent years, the concept of compassion fatigue has gained significant traction. Most attributed to those in professional caregiving roles, compassion fatigue is used to describe a state of...
View ArticleThe limits of compassion: Challenging compassion fade
From natural disasters to a toxic drug supply, homelessness and violence in Gaza and the Ukraine, our news feeds provide an overwhelming stream of evidence that major social problems and large-scale...
View ArticleEmbracing compassion in everyday life
In the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, it’s easy to get lost in routines and responsibilities. Amidst the chaos and monotony, however, lies an important truth: practicing compassion every day...
View ArticleNavigating summer stress: Tips for managing anxiety as school ends
If you’re a parent or caregiver of school-aged children, you understand the unique stressors and anxiety this time of year brings. With the transition from the school year into summer break, schedules...
View ArticleHelping save more lives: The Canadian Mental Health Association & Centre for...
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) National and Centre for Suicide Prevention welcome The National Suicide Prevention Action Plan: Working together on life promotion and suicide prevention....
View ArticleCourage to feel and heal: Men’s mental health matters
When a fear of stigma stopped Hassaan from getting help for his social anxiety, he found himself in a dark depression. He says his story isn’t unique. “I’ve seen first-hand how unspoken mental health...
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From common ground to real change: Reflections on a landmark mental health...
By Margaret Eaton For a few hours at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre last month, a room full of people rallied around their common concern about the mental health of Canadians. Our professional...
View ArticlePTSD Awareness Day: A Tribute to First Responders0.3
Navigating the challenging world of first responders requires more than just physical stamina; it also requires a strong psychological framework. Studies have found that being faced with continuous...
View ArticleFrequently Asked Questions: Canadian Dental Care Plan
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) National Office has prepared this fact sheet to spread the word about the Canadian Dental Care Plan and to answer your questions. The post Frequently...
View ArticleWest Fraser Donates $450,000 to Support CMHA’s Resilient Minds® Program and...
TORONTO, July 16, 2024 – Today, the Canadian Mental Health Association is pleased to announce an initial $450,000 contribution from West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (“West Fraser”), a leading Canadian...
View ArticleSelf-care simplified: Why it’s essential and how to make it happen
Many of us are familiar with the concept of self-care, but how many of us are actually making time for it? And what exactly does self-care entail anyway? International Self-Care Day is the perfect...
View ArticleThe importance of peer support for mental health
Lessons learned from the Governor General’s Mental Health Listening and Learning Tour In July, I was invited by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, to join her...
View ArticleFinding the calm in the storm: How music can help students’ mental health
One of the most beautiful things about music is how universal and accessible it is. It’s prevalent in almost every culture and with the wide variety of genres and styles that exist, there’s something...
View ArticleRural and remote mental health and substance use health forum
Interested in mental health, addictions, and substance use health in your community? Join the Canadian Mental Health Association (national office) and the Centre for Community Based Research for an...
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