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Envisioning a Canada where mental health is a human right
Dec 8th, 2021Mental health has never been more top-of-mind in Canada. Perhaps because the need has never been so great. “It has been 18 months of isolation, stress and uncertainty,” says Margaret…
CMHA recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sep 30th, 2021Today, on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we take time to reflect and act upon our responsibilities to dismantle the systemic racism and colonialism that continues to…
A logo for reconciliation: CMHA shows solidarity with Indigenous peoples in Canada
Jul 14th, 2021In 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…
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Jul 5th, 2021As Alberta implements its COVID-19 recovery strategy, CMHA, Alberta Division continues to advocate for mental health resources and service accessibility for every Albertan. CMHA, Alberta Division is proud to support communities with the facilitation of essential virtual and in-person…
Canadian Mental Health Association on Reconciliation and Mental Health
Jun 21st, 2021The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is deeply troubled by the findings of the remains of hundreds of children in unmarked and undocumented graves at residential schools across Canada. We…
Goals For Mental Health Raises $19,455 as WHL Players Score in Support of CMHA
May 13th, 2021The Western Hockey League announced today that $19,455 has been raised by Goals For Mental Health presented by RE/MAX – benefitting the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) in Western Canada. Throughout the…
Shared Experience Through Difficult Times
May 10th, 2021Those of us with weak social connections are at increased risk for anxiety and depression. Even before Canadians began dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and increased social isolation, loneliness had…
Mental Health Impacts of COVID-19 Round 3
May 10th, 2021How are we feeling? Canadians are worried, bored, stressed, lonely and sad CMHA and UBC release data on emotional impact of the pandemic for Mental Health Week Toronto, ON and…
It’s Mental Health Week
May 3rd, 2021Get Ready to #GetReal about how you feel This CMHA Mental Health Week, we’re diving into how we feel. It’s hard to deal with our emotions when we don’t know…
Supporting your Mental Health Right Now
Jan 12th, 2021The pandemic has introduced us to new challenges and amplified our everyday and mental health struggles. Many Albertans have lost motivation to continue with hobbies, clean, study and exercise– and…
Despair and suicidal feelings deepen as pandemic wears on
Dec 10th, 2020New nationwide survey finds Albertans’ mental health eroding [Edmonton, Alberta] (December 3, 2020) – The second wave of the pandemic has intensified feelings of stress and anxiety, causing alarming levels…
Comprehensive mental health as a human right
Dec 10th, 2020Today, December 10th, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Alberta Division celebrates Human Rights Day. CMHA, Alberta Division believes every Albertan should have the right to mental health care services…