With news of today’s stay-at-home order, Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) reminds people that they can take some simple and basic steps to help them manage their mental health during these challenging times. It’s normal to feel anxious. Try not to avoid, ignore or suppress anxious thoughts. Instead, be aware of your […]Continue readingTry simple, helpful methods to manage mental health during this stay-at-home period
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CMHA WW celebrates National Caregiver Day
Today, CMHA [branch] joins individuals and organizations across the country in celebrating National Caregiver Day. National Caregiver Day is intended to honour caregivers — the millions of parents, children, siblings, spouses and friends who provide unpaid care to support someone with a diminishing physical ability, a debilitating cognitive condition or a chronic life-limiting illness. CMHA […]Continue readingCMHA WW celebrates National Caregiver Day
Faces of CMHA WW: Megan Miller, Mental Health Clinician, 1st Step Program & Clinical Lead for Mental Health and Addictions
“I love having the opportunity to get to know someone really well and support them to create and achieve meaningful goals. 1st Step allows for a great blend of both clinical support, individualized recovery planning and interdisciplinary care. I always try and approach those I support with compassion, understanding and hope for their recovery.” 1. […]Continue readingFaces of CMHA WW: Megan Miller, Mental Health Clinician, 1st Step Program & Clinical Lead for Mental Health and Addictions
Third poll in CMHA Ontario series indicates mental health impact of COVID-19 at all-time high
As we mark the one-year anniversary of the province’s COVID-19 emergency declaration, a new survey is highlighting alarming trends that indicate the pandemic’s strain on the mental health of Ontarians has reached all-time highs. The latest polling data commissioned by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division shows that only a third of Ontarians (35 […]Continue readingThird poll in CMHA Ontario series indicates mental health impact of COVID-19 at all-time high
Everything Is Not OK: 74% of Ontarians experiencing increased mental health and substance use challenges during the pandemic
Province’s mental health leaders launch Everything Is Not OK campaign calling on governments to take immediate action The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington has joined forces with Ontario’s leading mental health and addiction organizations to say Everything Is Not OK in a new campaign that highlights the impacts of COVID-19 on the mental health […]Continue readingEverything Is Not OK: 74% of Ontarians experiencing increased mental health and substance use challenges during the pandemic
Research shows Ontario Hockey League players, staff value CMHA Ontario’s mental health program for athletes
New research is highlighting the positive impact of Talk Today, a mental health awareness and education program that supports the mental health of hockey players and reduces the risk of suicide across the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). The report, Supporting athlete mental health: An evaluation of Talk Today, showed overwhelming support for the program among […]Continue readingResearch shows Ontario Hockey League players, staff value CMHA Ontario’s mental health program for athletes
CMHA WW receives $50,000 donation from Toyota
The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) is pleased to announce a charitable donation of $50,000 from Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC). With the significant impact COVID-19 has had on the mental health of people in our community, Toyota’s donation will help address the increasing need for supports, for both frontline workers and […]Continue readingCMHA WW receives $50,000 donation from Toyota
CMHA celebrates Social Work Week 2021
From March 1-7, CMHA Waterloo Wellington will recognize the valuable contributions and expertise of Ontario social workers. Social Work Week annually celebrates the profession and the valuable work of approximately 18,000 registered Ontario social workers. This week, we will celebrate alongside the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) and our branch staff. This year’s theme […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Social Work Week 2021
CMHA recognizes Black Mental Health Day
On March 1, CMHA Waterloo Wellington joins organizations across Ontario in recognizing Black Mental Health Day. This annual event aims to recognize the ongoing impact on mental health that results from staying silent on issues of anti-Black racism in public services, and raise awareness of the specific mental health needs of Black communities across Ontario. […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Black Mental Health Day
CMHA supports Pink Shirt Day
On February 24, individuals and organizations across the country will come together to celebrate Pink Shirt Day, an annual anti-bullying campaign. Bullying is a form of aggression where there is a power imbalance; the person doing the bullying has power over the person being victimized. In additional to any physical trauma incurred, bullying can result […]Continue readingCMHA supports Pink Shirt Day