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 to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples […]
Continue readingA logo for reconciliation: CMHA shows solidarity with Indigenous peoples in Canada
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) are proud to announce the launch of Agriculture Wellness Ontario, a suite of programs designed to ensure farmers are getting mental health support when and where they need it. Living in rural areas, and the stigma surrounding mental health, can make […]
Continue readingAgriculture Wellness Ontario launches with three free farming mental health programs
The month of September marks both National Recovery Month and World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10). There are links between suicide and substance use disorder – and suicide is preventable among people experiencing substance use disorder. People who are experiencing a mental illness, like depression or anxiety may use drugs or alcohol to cope […]
Continue readingSubstance use, recovery, and suicide prevention
Take 15 minutes just for you We understand that things are tough right now. Our mental health has been impacted by the pandemic and we’re all still feeing the effects. Many of us are struggling with burnout, loneliness, and depression. Balancing the tasks of everyday life – work, parenting, caregiving – has now become more […]
