CMHA Ontario launching mental health awareness training for the farm community
(Toronto, March 3, 2021) – A new mental health awareness training program specifically for farmers will soon be available to rural and agricultural communities across the province through a partnership of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), the University of...
Mental Health Works celebrates Black History Month
Mental Health Works joins Canadians across the country to honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present, for Black History Month in February. While Black History Month is a time to learn about the many important contributions of African,...
Every action counts – CMHA Ontario joins the conversation on Bell Let’s Talk Day
Bell Let’s Talk Day is Thursday, January 28 and we’re joining in to help drive progress in mental health. COVID-19 has affected every aspect of our lives, including our mental health. This year’s Bell Let’s Talk Day campaign shines a...
New national program supports psychological health of Canadian fire fighters
(Toronto, Dec. 1, 2020) – Today, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) expands its Resilient Minds program from British Columbia and Prince Edward Island into the Yukon, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador. This program, the first of...
You can learn to think and feel better!
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is now expanding its BounceBack® program across Canada with support from Bell Let’s Talk. BounceBack is a free, guided self-help program that helps adults and youth 15+ learn to manage low mood, mild...
New CMHA toolkit supports employees, employers with planning psychologically-safe return to the workplace
(Toronto, Aug. 20, 2020) – As Ontario’s economy gradually re-opens during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new toolkit is now available to support employers and employees in navigating the mental health implications of returning to physical workplaces. Developed by Canadian Mental...
New data shows most Ontarians worry about COVID-19’s impact on the economy, personal finances
The vast majority (90 per cent) of Ontarians are concerned about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic may have on the economy, according to new polling data released by Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division. This data comes from the first of three...
Mental Health Works conference scheduled for June 1 & 2 postponed due to COVID-19
After careful consideration, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division and Mental Health Works are making the necessary decision to postpone the Mental Health Works 2020 conference in light of the evolving public health concerns around COVID-19. The IMPACT: A...
Mental Health Works provides free webinars on workplace mental health amid COVID-19 concerns
In this time of uncertainty and stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mental Health Works is providing a free webinar series to help employees and employers address the impact these circumstances may have on our work and well-being. Public health...
CMHA offers tips to support mental health amid concerns of COVID-19 pandemic
(Toronto, March 13, 2020) – Amid public concerns of the developing COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) experts are reminding individuals with exacerbated anxiety and depression symptoms of how to manage their mental wellness at this time of uncertainty....
