In this edition of our Mental Health Check-up with the Mike Farwell show on 570 News, our CEO Helen Fishburn speaks with Glen Pelletier about the mental health challenges faced by people during the COVID-19 pandemic and how to navigate relationships going forward. Continue readingJuly Mental Health Check-up with Mike Farwell Show
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A thoughtful Canada Day at CMHA WW
CMHA Waterloo Wellington joins many across the country in reflecting on Canada’s past and future this year on July 1. CMHA is deeply troubled by the revelations from investigations into unmarked grave sites at former residential schools in BC and Saskatchewan. We recognize that for Canada’s Indigenous peoples, this is a day of mourning rather […]Continue readingA thoughtful Canada Day at CMHA WW
CMHA WW 2020-21 Annual Report
We’re pleased to share our 2020-21 annual report which focused providing quality, safe and connected care during unprecedented times. Learn more on ways we supported clients, their families and CMHA-WW staff. Continue readingCMHA WW 2020-21 Annual Report
Letter from CMHA WW to our Community on ending Racism
The recent discovery of mass graves of children at a residential school in BC is a stark reminder of racism in Canada. It has also been a year since the Police murder of George Floyd in the US, which sparked an international movement of awareness regarding systemic racism. These events remind us of the work […]Continue readingLetter from CMHA WW to our Community on ending Racism
Opioid-related deaths at all-time high
New information released by The Ontario Drug Policy Research Network (ODPRN), the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario/Ontario Forensic Pathology Service and Public Health Ontario shows that 2020 was the most tragic year on record in opioid-related deaths, with 249 deaths reported in December 2020 alone. There were 2,426 opioid-related deaths reported in 2020, […]Continue readingOpioid-related deaths at all-time high
Faces of CMHA WW: Julia Gallant, Registered Practical Nurse
“My role at CMHA began in October 2019 (pre-global pandemic) which seems like a lifetime ago. Over the course of a year, I have watched virtual care grow exponentially at CMHA WW and in the community…and I think it’s safe to say, virtual care is here to stay! During the pandemic, it has been very […]Continue readingFaces of CMHA WW: Julia Gallant, Registered Practical Nurse
Bounce back from worry and stress with free life-skills program
The latest provincial and national surveys have made it clear that the pandemic’s strain on the mental health of Ontarians has reached all-time highs. The rates of stress, anxiety and depression in the province are worse than ever. If you are struggling and looking for support, CMHA’s BounceBack program remains an effective option to deal […]Continue readingBounce back from worry and stress with free life-skills program
How are we feeling? Canadians are worried, bored, stressed, lonely and sad
CMHA and UBC release data on emotional impact of the pandemic for Mental Health Week The pandemic is taking an emotional toll on people in Canada, as 77% of adults report feeling so-called negative emotions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The five most common responses across Canada were ‘worried or anxious,’ ‘bored,’ ‘stressed,’ […]Continue readingHow are we feeling? Canadians are worried, bored, stressed, lonely and sad
CMHA Waterloo Wellington Mental Health Week Events
The 2021 Mental Health Week (May 3-9, 2021) marks the 70th anniversary of Mental Health Week in Canada as well as being the second time we’re celebrating virtually. There’s no doubt the pandemic is taking a significant toll on the mental wellbeing of Canadians. Locally, CMHA Waterloo Wellington has seen an increase in calls to […]Continue readingCMHA Waterloo Wellington Mental Health Week Events
Ethics in the Time of COVID-19 webinar series
Over the next few months, CMHA WW ethicist Dr. Christopher Di Carlo will present the webinar series Ethics in the Time of COVID-19. These monthly Lunch and Learns will tackle some of the complex ethical issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic. April’s recording is up on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdgfchgIx5s Register for the May 19th episode here: […]Continue readingEthics in the Time of COVID-19 webinar series