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We all have the capacity to be compassionate. This year’s Mental Health Week – centered on the healing power of compassion – emphasizes that kindness is a vital part of our humanity. Explore how compassion connects us all.

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With 330 community locations, CMHA is a nationwide organization that promotes mental health and supports people recovering from mental illness.

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The Power of Self-Compassion: Shawn’s Journey

Shawn, 27, from rural Newfoundland, wears many hats: employment support worker, research and teaching assistant, online course facilitator, and member of the National Council of Persons with Lived Experience (NCPLE).

The Power of Self-Compassion: Shawn’s Journey

Despite almost all (92%) Canadians claiming to be compassionate, only 38% took action in the past year to alleviate hardship

CMHA releases new data on compassion for Mental Health Week Toronto, (ON), May 6, 2024 – Canadians are often recognized globally for their compassion and kindness; however, new data may…

Despite almost all (92%) Canadians claiming to be compassionate, only 38% took action in the past year to alleviate hardship

“It’s all about kindness and compassion” Nanalan’ creators speak about their mission to heal the world ahead of Mental Health Week

Canadian television series, Nanalan’, was last on TV in the early 2000s, but it seems to be everywhere in recent months with its latest resurgence across social media. The show…

“It’s all about kindness and compassion” Nanalan’ creators speak about their mission to heal the world ahead of Mental Health Week

CMHA celebrates significant commitment in community mental health in Federal Budget 2024

On 16 April 2024, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled the federal government’s 2024 Budget. Following years of dedicated advocacy for better investments in community-based mental health care, CMHA welcomes…

CMHA celebrates significant commitment in community mental health in Federal Budget 2024

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Mental Health Week

This year’s Mental Health Week – centered on the healing power of compassion – emphasizes that kindness is a vital part of our humanity.

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Showing Up Together

When things are tough, we need to know we’re not alone. We all need someone to show up for us. Showing up isn’t always easy, but it is simple – when we show up together.

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Care after the Call

The Canadian Mental Health Association is urging the federal government to ensure that people who call the 9-8-8 crisis line receive “Care after the Call.”

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Joint Statement from Members of the Child and Youth Mental Health Sector and its Stakeholders

Youth and the dedicated workers supporting them are struggling – and the pandemic has only exacerbated this.

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The Burnout Crisis: A Call to Invest in ECE and Child and Youth Workers

A new report looking at burnout among Early Childhood Educators and youth workers.

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Mentally healthy workplaces invest in their employees

Learn how Not Myself Today can help

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With 330 community locations, CMHA is a nationwide organization that promotes mental health and supports people recovering from mental illness.

What’s New

The Power of Self-Compassion: Shawn’s Journey

Despite almost all (92%) Canadians claiming to be compassionate, only 38% took action in the past year to alleviate hardship

“It’s all about kindness and compassion” Nanalan’ creators speak about their mission to heal the world ahead of Mental Health Week

CMHA celebrates significant commitment in community mental health in Federal Budget 2024

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Mental Health Week

Showing Up Together

Care after the Call

Joint Statement from Members of the Child and Youth Mental Health Sector and its Stakeholders

The Burnout Crisis: A Call to Invest in ECE and Child and Youth Workers

Mentally healthy workplaces invest in their employees

Your donation matters

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