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Statement in support of a legislative extension for Medical Assistance in Dying for persons suffering solely from a mental disorder

The Canadian Mental Health Association welcomes the federal government’s decision to postpone the planned expansion in March 2024 of Medical Assistance in Dying for persons whose sole underlying medical condition…

STATEMENT: CMHA-Alberta Division has been informed by the CMHA-Alberta Southeast Region (CMHA-ASER) Board that they have made the difficult decision to cease operations effective immediately due to financial pressures. Providing…

Give the Gift of Mental Health this Giving Season

This Giving Season, you can support community mental health care by donating to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) in Alberta. Please consider helping CMHA build an Alberta where people’s…

CMHA National World Suicide Prevention Day | September 10, 2023

World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) was initiated in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO).  In Canada, approximately 4,500 lives are…

New CEO and potential combination of CSP and CMHA, Alberta Division

New CEO appointed and potential combination of Centre for Suicide Prevention (CSP) and Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Alberta Division  We are pleased to announce that Mara Grunau has been…

Mental Health Week 2023

Within our stories is the mental health care we all need. Each May, people across Canada rally around CMHA’s Mental Health Week. Inaugurated by CMHA in 1951, May 1-7, 2023 marks the…

Investments lacking. More needs to be done for Canadians’ mental health.

CMHA reaction to announcement emerging from February 7, 2023, First Ministers Health Summit The Canadian Mental Health Association welcomes the Government of Canada’s commitment to improve access to quality, timely,…

ACT for Mental Health

We all have the right to mental health care that is publicly funded and free. Yet millions of Canadians are struggling and only some will get the care they need….

The Importance of Recovery

Recognizing Recovery in Alberta September is Recovery Month, and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) in Alberta recognizes the importance of coming together with organizations across the world in acknowledging…

Are you living with Bipolar I Disorder? You are invited to share you story.

Mental Illness Awareness Week is approaching on October 2nd though 8th. A pharmaceutical partner is planning a campaign to raise awareness on bipolar disorder. As such, they are seeking spokespeople with…

A Conversation with Chris Yellowbird

June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada – a day which presents the opportunity to celebrate the heritage, culture and achievements of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples….

The Importance of Mental Health Resources and Support for the 2SLGBTQI+ Community

June is Pride Month and a time to recognize the strength and resilience of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. It is also an opportunity to advocate for better mental health access, resources,…