We know that the internet can be a wealth of good information. We also know that the internet can be an unsafe place for children. Here’s some tips to help keep kids safe online: • Know their most-used online places and language. Knowing the popular apps that kids use, and understanding some of the lingo […]
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September 15, 2020 Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) supports access to a universal basic income that aligns with four core principles: human rights, equitable access, poverty reduction and adequacy. Income security is one of the important social determinants of health. With respect to the factors that promote positive mental health, the three most significant determinants […]
As students and parents prepare for back-to school-season amid a global pandemic, CMHA Brant Haldimand Norfolk is reminding everyone to keep mental health in mind during these unprecedented times. Students and parents are facing new challenges this school year due to COVID-19. Whether students take classes online or in class, the pressures remain the same. […]
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General Mental Health Tips: https://ontario.cmha.ca/news/tips-to-manage-mental-health-during-covid-19/ ConnexOntario: 1-866 -531-2600 or www.connexontario.ca Free and confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol and drugs, mental health and/or gambling. Available 24/7. Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566 Suicide prevention and support. Distress and Crisis Ontario: http://www.dcontario.org/ Distress Centres (DC’s) across Ontario offer support and a variety of services to their […]
LivingWorks Start teaches life-saving suicide prevention skills in as little as one hour online. Dynamic, interactive content provides a high-impact learning experience. LivingWorks Start is a 90-minute online training program that will teach you how to recognize when someone is having thoughts of suicide and take meaningful action to keep them safe. The LivingWorks Start […]
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We need to do more and we need to do better: Statement from CMHA Ontario. Black Lives Matter and CMHA has a responsibility and an opportunity to fight for justice and change. The voices and experiences being shared today and over the past week are not new. We are hearing from those who have felt […]
Find local CMHA services during COVID-19 As uncertainty around COVID-19 persists, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) branches in communities across Ontario continue to provide mental health and addictions supports in the safest way possible. To adhere to physical distancing measures and protect the health of clients and staff, the way many CMHA services are delivered […]
A few weeks ago, a terrible tragedy took place in and around Portapique, Nova Scotia. As communities across that province deal with the aftermath of this tragedy, it’s evident that Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Nova Scotia Division has become an important resource for those needing support with their mental health. CMHA Nova Scotia needs […]
To help Ontarians navigating the difficult realities in the wake of COVID-19, the Ontario government has announced an expansion of online and virtual mental health supports, including Canadian Mental Health Association’s BounceBack program. BounceBack is available now, free of charge, to help people experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, stress and other mental health challenges associated […]
In recent weeks, news of coronavirus (COVID-19) has been at the forefront of many of our minds. For some, the news has increased anxiety and concern about personal risk. The first step in managing this type of anxiety is educating yourself. So, here we are going to talk about what the coronavirus is, signs of […]
