What is mental health? Mental health is about the way you think and feel and your ability to deal with ups and downs. Being mentally healthy doesn’t just mean that you don’t have a mental health problem. If you have good mental health, you can: • Make the most of your potential • Cope with […]
Since the beginning of the pandemic, 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 desire to profit from […]
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If you are struggling and looking for support, CMHA’s BounceBack program remains an effective option to deal with worry or stress, related to the pandemic or otherwise. BounceBack is a free, guided self-help program for people aged 15 and up. Participants receive telephone coaching, skill-building workbooks and online videos to help them overcome these symptoms […]
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A new mental health awareness training program specifically for farmers is now available to rural and agricultural communities across the province, through a partnership of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), the University of Guelph and Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division. In the Know is a mental health literacy program developed at the […]
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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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September 10, 2018 @ All Day – Canadians save lives by taking the time to join together on World Suicide Prevention Day Working together, we can raise awareness about suicide. On World Suicide Prevention Day, wear a suicide awareness ribbon. The beautiful orange and yellow ribbon represents light in the darkness. It is a symbol of hope and possibility. Wear a ribbon […]Continue readingWorld Suicide Prevention Day, September 10, 2018
April 19, 2017 @ 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm – Do you have a loved one struggling with addiction and mental health problems? Would you like to have a better understanding of their situation and challenges? Or find out more about support and resources? Join us for an education about substance use, mental illness and concurrent disorders: Specific strategies to help your loved one Support […]Continue readingConcurrent Disorders Family Information Evening – Wednesday, April 19, 2017
April 6, 2017 @ 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm – Do you have a loved one struggling with addiction and mental health problems? Would you like to have a better understanding of their situation and challenges? Or find out more about support and resources? Join us for an education about substance use, mental illness and concurrent disorders: Specific strategies to help your loved one Support […]Continue readingConcurrent Disorders Family Information Evening – Thursday, April 6, 2017
March 14, 2017 @ 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm – If your loved one suffers from mental illness and your family needs support and caregiving strategies, please join us . The group is facilitated by family members who understand first-hand what is required to help and support a loved one when challenges arise. Time: 7 – 8:30 p.m. The second Tuesday of each month, with […]Continue readingFamilies Caring, Families Sharing – March 2017
February 15, 2017 @ 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm – Suicide Bereavement is a unique type of grieving. In addition to the profound sense of loss, survivors are also left with a deep sense of guilt, regret and shame. This group is an opportunity for survivors of suicide loss to connect with other survivors and talk openly about suicide, with people who really understand what […]Continue readingSuicide Bereavement Support Group, Wednesday, February 15, 2017
