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Nov 18th, 2020The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has now expanded its BounceBack® program across Canada, thanks to a donation from Bell Let’s Talk. BounceBack is a free, guided self-help program that…
No health without mental health
Oct 5th, 2020How often do you say or think to yourself, “I should really focus on getting healthier.” The last time this ran through your mind, were you thinking about physical health…
Alberta Junior Hockey League Partners with Canadian Mental Health Association in Alberta on Talk Today Program
Sep 29th, 2020September 29, 2020 (ALBERTA) – The Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) has partnered with the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) and regions of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) in…
Announcement: CMHA, Alberta Division Board Chair
Sep 21st, 2020The Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Division is excited to announce the new Chair of the Board of Directors, Brent Korte. Brent lives in Spruce Grove, Alberta and has been…
Now is the time for universal basic income
Sep 15th, 2020Canadian 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…
New CMHA toolkit supports employees, employers with planning psychologically-safe return to the workplace
Aug 24th, 2020A new toolkit is now available to support employers and employees in navigating the mental health implications of returning to physical workplaces. Developed by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division,…
Five tips for your mental health during your return to onsite work
Jul 28th, 2020Under ‘normal’ circumstances, employees may not be surprised when asked to adapt to changes in their company’s protocols, policies and procedures. However, COVID-19 resulted in employees and employers adapting to…
Finding Comfort During Trying Times
Jun 23rd, 2020During trying times, we may lose motivation to continue with our hobbies, cleaning, studying, exercise regime – and this is okay. As The Guardian notes, “In a world of increasing…
Managing Your Mental Health in a Customer-Facing Job
May 26th, 2020If you are an essential service worker who interacts daily with the public, there is a good chance you have become an ear for your customers, listening to concerns and…
Talking to your kids about COVID-19
May 19th, 2020While it may seem like a lifetime ago, March 11, 2020 is the date the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic (CBC News, April 11,2020). Since then, Albertans…
Nurses’ Appreciation Week: Supporting your family and friends on the front lines
May 13th, 2020We’ve all seen and heard about communities and businesses stepping up to show their appreciation for nurses during COVID-19. Free coffee, discounted meals and the banging of pots and pans…
Canadians are anxious and crave real connection, but say they’re doing “fine”
May 5th, 2020For Mental Health Week, the Canadian Mental Health Association promotes social connection to protect mental health in these difficult times TORONTO (ONTARIO) May 4, 2020 – Most Canadians rely on…