When a child experiences mental health difficulties with emotions, socializing, or self-regulation, the need for help is often immediate and support for the whole family is usually required. The pandemic has taken a significant toll on the mental health of children. Before the pandemic began, half of Ontario’s children and youth were at risk for mental health […]Continue readingInnovations in Care: Brief Service – Reducing Wait List for Children’s Mental Health Services
With the provincial election two days away, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Waterloo Wellington is encouraging voters to cast their ballot for the party that will most support the mental health and addiction care needs of all Ontarians. CMHA commends all the parties for making mental health and addiction care a prominent issue on the […]Continue readingSupporting mental health, addiction workers strengthens care for all Ontarians
Anxiety has always been present in my life. I remember my youth as a medley of emotional intervals, moving between the comfort of normalcy and the overwhelming weight of anxiety. As I’ve aged, I’ve adapted my lifestyle to shield myself from any possible threats of anxiety. I stay grounded by focusing my attention on my […]Continue readingEmpathy in Action: BounceBack Program
Only 13% of Canadians are feeling empathetic, down markedly from two years ago Just as Canadians are experiencing pandemic fatigue after two long years, research suggests that Canadians may also be experiencing “empathy fatigue.” The latest survey conducted by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and UBC researchers shows that feelings of empathy have eroded […]Continue readingCMHA and UBC release new data on empathy and challenged relationships during Mental Health Week 2022 – May 2-8
About three years ago I knew I wanted to change things in my life. It was at this time I decided to apply to become a Youth Mentor with the YouthTALK program while finishing the last year of my Psychology degree at the University of Guelph. I walked into this position unsure of what to […]Continue readingNational Volunteer Week: Alisha’s Story
The province is less than 40 days away from electing its next government and a new campaign from CMHA branches in Ontario is encouraging voters to put one topic at the top of their election wish list: mental health and addictions care. CMHA’s “I choose” campaign will be using the next six weeks to spotlight […]Continue readingCMHA urges voters to “choose” mental health and addictions care
CMHA Waterloo Wellington joins organizations across the country this week in celebrating National Volunteer Week. The theme this year, Volunteering is Empathy in Action, affirms the strong connection between volunteerism and empathy. This profoundly human connection is at the heart of healthier individuals and stronger communities. Empathy is a quality that can help people relate […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates National Volunteer Week 2022
CMHA is bringing Canadians together for a nationwide conversation on empathy with some special guests on May 2 at 12 pm EST to kick off Mental Health Week. The event will feature special guests Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, Michael Landsberg and Kayla Breelove Carter and will be emceed by professor Nick Petrella. The panel will engage […]Continue readingJoin us for our nationwide Mental Health Week event!
Join community healthcare leader Dr. Anne-Marie Zajdlik, family doctor and founder, ARCH Clinic Waterloo and Wellington, and mental health expert Helen Fishburn, Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington, for this monthly video talk series. Anne-Marie and Helen sit down with with community leaders to discuss how we can find balance […]Continue readingFinding the Balance During COVID-19 webinar series
Are you heading back into the office after months of working from home? Do you work in Human Resources? How can you create a psychologically safe workplace? You will want to listen to our latest Mental Health Check up with Mike Farwell. Our Team Lead for Mental Health Promotion and Education Katrina Burch talked to […]Continue readingApril Mental Health Check up with Mike Farwell