The first full week of October invites Canadians to share the realities of living with mental health issues through Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW). MIAW is an annual national public education campaign coordinated by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH). The campaign aims to engage Canadians in a national conversation about […]Continue readingMental Illness Awareness Week highlights the need for timely access to mental health care
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30th
CMHA WW joins Canadians across the country in observing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. The day was established by the federal government to honour survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation […]Continue readingNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30th
Introducing the Ontario Youth Suicide Prevention Life Promotion Collaborative
Youth suicide is the first health-related cause of death, amongst young people aged 15 to 24 in Canada. It is the second leading cause of death, and Canada’s youth suicide rate is the third highest amongst OECD nations. Nearly two-thirds of youth said their mental health got worse since the pandemic. The time for action […]Continue readingIntroducing the Ontario Youth Suicide Prevention Life Promotion Collaborative
Agriculture Wellness Ontario launches with three free farming mental health programs
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) are proud to announce the launch of Agriculture Wellness Ontario, a suite of programs designed to ensure farmers are getting mental health support when and where they need it. Living in rural areas, and the stigma surrounding mental health, can make […]Continue readingAgriculture Wellness Ontario launches with three free farming mental health programs
World Suicide Prevention Day – September 10th
September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD). Organized annually by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO) this day represents a global commitment to focus attention on suicide prevention. The theme for this year’s event is Creating Hope Through Action. Locally the Canadian Mental Health Association […]Continue readingWorld Suicide Prevention Day – September 10th
Faces of CMHA WW: Denise Helm
What is involved in your role? As a Mental Health Worker in Schools, I work in one of our Education and Community Partnership Programs in collaboration with the Upper Grand District School Board. Our programs are considered Transition Programs as the focus is supporting students in learning and practicing the skills they need to be […]Continue readingFaces of CMHA WW: Denise Helm
International Overdose Awareness Day and Compassionate Language
On International Overdose Awareness Day and beyond you have the power to challenge your biases and prejudice surrounding substance use. Creating a safe place with less stigma and oppressive language is vital to anyone seeking support. The language we use can either foster a trusting relationship or turn away individuals from the supports they need. […]Continue readingInternational Overdose Awareness Day and Compassionate Language
CMHA WW Tips for Back-to-School Mental Health
The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) has recommendations to keep mental health top of mind while preparing for the quickly approaching school year The start of the school year is a transitional period, leaving behind summer days for the more structured school days. Big transitions start in September, this could mean beginning […]Continue readingCMHA WW Tips for Back-to-School Mental Health
CMHA advocate pens inspiring book
Noah Irvine is a valued member of the CMHA Waterloo Wellington community and a mental health advocate with an inspiring story in the face of adversity. Noah lost his mother to suicide when he was five years old. When Noah was 15, his father died of a prescription drug overdose after a long battle with mental […]Continue readingCMHA advocate pens inspiring book
CMHA WW Celebrates International Self-Care Day
CMHA Waterloo Wellington joins individuals and organizations around the globe in celebrating International Self-Care Day on July 24, which aims to raise public awareness of the importance of self-care to stay healthy and prevent or delay illness. A self-care task should not be big or complicated – in fact, when energy and resolve is low, […]Continue readingCMHA WW Celebrates International Self-Care Day