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CMHA recognizes Recovery Month 2020
1 September 2020September is Recovery Month and CMHA Waterloo Wellington joins organizations around the world in recognizing this important event. According to Addictions & Mental Health Ontario (AMHO), 22 per cent of…
Most Ontarians fear second wave of COVID-19, worries linked to actions of others: CMHA poll
31 August 2020A new poll shows an overwhelming majority of Ontarians (84 per cent) remain concerned about the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19, primarily driven by worry of other people…
Back to school during COVID-19: Mental health tips for youth and parents
28 August 2020As students and parents prepare for back-to school-season amid a global pandemic, CMHA Waterloo Wellington is reminding everyone to keep mental health in mind during these unprecedented times. Students and…
New CMHA toolkit supports employees, employers with planning psychologically-safe return to the workplace
24 August 2020As Ontario’s economy gradually re-opens during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new toolkit is now available to support employers and employees in navigating the mental health implications of returning to physical…
CMHA recognizes International Self-Care Day 2020
24 July 2020CMHA 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…
CMHA recognizes PTSD Awareness Day 2020
26 June 2020CMHA Waterloo Wellington joins individuals and organizations around the world in recognizing PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) Awareness Day. In 2019, PTSD Awareness Day was officially recognized for the first time…
CMHA WW statement on systemic racism
19 June 2020The events of the past few weeks have brought to the forefront the years of systemic racism and trauma inflicted on the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) population in…
CMHA recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day 2020
16 June 2020On June 16, CMHA Waterloo Wellington joins organizations across Canada in recognizing Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day. This annual event aims to normalize conversations about mental health issues and reduce…
New data says fewer Ontarians are seeking mental health supports during COVID-19, but services are helping those who use them
14 May 2020As more details emerge about the psychological impact of COVID-19, CMHA Waterloo Wellington is encouraging anyone who is struggling with mental health and addictions issues at this time to reach…