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Beneath the surface: Self-care myths and facts Over the years, we’ve seen a steady increase in mental health awareness. More and more, we’re hearing and talking about wellness, mindfulness, therapy, stress management and self-care. While it’s exciting to see increased interest in mental health, the popularization of wellness can sometimes lead to misinformation and the […]Continue readingInternational Self-Care Day – Beneath the surface: Self-care myths and facts

Register now for the Provincial HSJCC 2021 Conference Community Justice: Transforming Practices in a New World, which will be held virtually from November 16 – 17, 2021. The conference is the network’s premiere educational event, bringing together over 400 professionals from across the human services and justice sector to share promising practices, build cross-sector networks […]Continue readingRegistration is now open for the Provincial HSJCC 2021 Virtual Conference

July 8, 2021 In honour of the children who died at residential schools and in recognition of the survivors and their families, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) will be changing the colour of its logo to orange until Orange Shirt Day on September 30. Beyond the symbolic, the orange logo also signifies our commitment […]Continue readingA logo for reconciliation: CMHA shows solidarity with Indigenous peoples in Canada

CMHA MPS joins many across the country in reflecting on Canada’s past and future this year on July 1. CMHA is deeply troubled by the revelations from investigations into unmarked grave sites at former residential schools in BC and Saskatchewan. We recognize that for Canada’s Indigenous peoples, this is a day of mourning rather than […]Continue readingA thoughtful Canada Day at CMHA

Dear Members, The Ontario Peer Development Initiative (OPDI) Board Nominations Committee is inviting applications to join our Board of Directors.  Serving on the Board of Directors of a provincial organization like OPDI’s is exciting, fulfilling and challenging. It is a great opportunity to learn about peer support programs across the province, and to contribute to […]Continue readingThe Ontario Peer Development Initiative (OPDI) Board Nominations Committee is inviting applications to join their Board of Directors

STATEMENT Toronto, ON June 21, 2021: The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is deeply troubled by the findings of the remains of 215 children in unmarked and undocumented graves at a residential school in Kamloops, BC. We extend our deepest condolences to those who are grieving and for whom this news reawakens or compounds pain […]Continue readingCanadian Mental Health Association on Reconciliation and mental health