By the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Centre for Suicide Prevention In our culture, we are mostly silent about suicide. But when celebrities die by suicide – as Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain did last week, the issue becomes front-page news. Anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide can attest to its utter devastation. […]
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By Michael-Allan Marion, Brantford Expositor Thursday, June 7, 2018 7:04:31 EDT AM Stefanie Miller, a paramedic with the Brant ambulance services, has also become a motivational speaker, advocating for mental health support for first responders. (Brian Thompson/The Expositor) It’s important for first responders to know they are not alone, says Brant paramedic Stefanie Miller. So, with […]
We are receiving numerous calls and emails with questions and concerns regarding the May 18, 2018 release of the second season of the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why”. For this season, the producers are attempting to take a more socially responsible approach by providing content warnings ahead of each episode. The series does highlight the […]
Protecting the mental health of the paramedic community is paramount NEWS PROVIDED BY Mental Health Commission of Canada May 25, 2018 Statement From Mental Health Commission of Canada OTTAWA, May 25, 2018 /CNW/ – Paramedic services personnel are the people we hope we never need, but appreciate when we do. They are often the front-line professionals that […]
By Michelle Ruby, Brantford Expositor Friday, May 11, 2018 7:01:44 EDT PM Michael Benin (left), of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk, talks with education and promotion team lead Lill Petrella and St. Leonard’s Community Services executive director Brad Stark at a Mental Health Week wrap-up barbecue on Friday at Alexandra Park. (Brian Thompson/The Expositor) A […]
By Vincent Ball, Brantford Expositor Monday, May 7, 2018 6:54:01 EDT PM Representatives of several local agencies gather at the Boys’ and Girls’ Club on Monday for the launch of Mental Health Week activities. This year’s theme is Get Loud For Mental Health. Social service agencies are reaching out to people in several ways as part […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Canada must treat opioid use as a health issue, not a criminal matter. The Canadian Mental Health Association calls for care not corrections to relieve opioid crisis TORONTO (ONTARIO) April 17, 2018 – According to a new national policy paper released today by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), decriminalization is key […]
Largest Single Investment in Canadian History will Improve Access to Services for Mental Health and Addictions March 21, 2018 9:40 A.M. Office of the Premier Ontario is making an unprecedented investment in mental health and addictions that will improve care for the one in three people in Ontario who experience mental health or addictions challenges […]
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March 19, 2018 For immediate release – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario, in reaction to today’s speech from the throne. “It was encouraging to hear the throne speech make very clear and specific reference to improving mental health and addictions care for Ontarians. The government promise of […]
The Ontario government has announced that intranasal naloxone, known by its brand name Narcan, will be available free of charge to the public and available at participating pharmacies by the end of March. The announcement comes in response to new data which reveals that harms related to opioid use are continuing to increase. The province […]
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