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. Mental well-being is recognized as a pillar of self-care. Prioritizing self-care can increase resiliency, which can be helpful when faced with problems, stress, […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes International Self-Care Day 2020
CMHA 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 in Ontario by the provincial government. PTSD is a type of anxiety disorder that can appear following a traumatic event in someone’s life. It can […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes PTSD Awareness Day 2020
The 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 our society. These events have allowed us all of us to pause, reflect and learn about our contribution to the inequities in our communities. CMHA […]Continue readingCMHA WW statement on systemic racism
On 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 the stigma that often prevents men from seeking help. CMHA WW recognizes that stigma may make it difficult for men to identify their own mental […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day 2020
As 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 out and seek help. The call comes this week as new provincial data shows that far fewer people with a mental health condition have been […]Continue readingNew data says fewer Ontarians are seeking mental health supports during COVID-19, but services are helping those who use them
Seven out of 10 Ontarians (69 per cent) believe the province is headed for a “serious mental health crisis” as it emerges from this pandemic and nearly eight out of 10 (77 per cent) say more mental health supports will be necessary to help society, according to new poll results released today. This data comes […]Continue readingNew data shows majority of Ontarians believe mental health crisis will follow COVID-19 impact
For Mental Health Week, the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington promotes social connection to protect mental health in these difficult times Most Ontarians rely on shortcuts to describe their emotional state—even during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to new data released today by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) in partnership with Maru/Matchbox, 77 per […]Continue readingOntarians feel anxious and crave real connection, but say they’re doing “fine”
A few weeks ago, a terrible tragedy took place in and around Portapique, Nova Scotia. As communities across that province deal with the aftermath of this tragedy, it’s evident that Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Nova Scotia Division has become an important resource for those needing support with their mental health. CMHA Nova Scotia needs […]Continue readingHelp Support Mental Health in Nova Scotia
The recently launched Here4Healthcare website is a direct response to the significant mental health toll that treating COVID-19 is taking on our front line healthcare workforce and first responders. In this unprecedented time, it is crucial that our front line healthcare workers are supported with their mental health needs.Continue readingCOVID-19 Community Response Fund helps support mental health needs of front line healthcare workers
CMHA WW continues to be a strong advocate for mental health resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue readingCMHA WW response to COVID-19 includes launching two new websites