CMHA-WECB 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 […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes International Self-Care Day 2020
CMHA National statement July 6, 2020 Mental illness is not a crime The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is deeply concerned by the recent deaths of individuals experiencing a mental health crisis across Canada stemming from interactions with the police. Each of these deaths is an unacceptable tragedy. We extend our condolences to the families, […]Continue readingMental illness is not a crime
Growing numbers of opioid-related overdose cases brought to local emergency departments have the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit reminding the public that more than one public health crisis needs attention. For the first quarter of 2020, opioid-related overdose visits to the region’s ERs were higher than they were during the same time period in both 2018 […]Continue readingOpioid overdoses on the rise, health unit reports
Guest column: Mental health supports are in place for those struggling during pandemic Windsor Star, June 28, 2020 Many Canadians are struggling with stress and depression due to the coronavirus pandemic. The pursuit of happiness, where the carrot of euphoria is dangled close enough to one’s reach that it keeps us trekking along. We know […]Continue readingMental Health supports are in place for those struggling during the pandemic
(Toronto, June 24, 2020) – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario in reaction to the death of Ejaz Choudry: “It’s sad, heartbreaking and incredibly upsetting that once again an individual experiencing distress has died after a police response to a mental health crisis call. It’s […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario responds to the death of yet another individual experiencing a crisis
New national survey from the Canadian Mental Health Association and UBC exposes troubling pandemic mental health vulnerabilities across various groups Toronto, ON and Vancouver, BC (June 25, 2020) – The pandemic has caused intense stress and disruption for all people in Canada, and is causing pronounced mental health concerns, including suicidal thoughts and feelings, in […]Continue readingWarning signs: More Canadians thinking about suicide during pandemic
On June 16, CMHA-WECB 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 recognizes that stigma may make it difficult for men to identify their own mental health and addictions […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day 2020
A Message from CEO, Claudia den Boer I have been thinking about the death of George Floyd and feel compelled to speak up as a leader of an organization that strives to support equity for all those we serve and equity within the workplace where we serve. I want staff who are members of the […]Continue readingBlack Lives Matter
(WINDSOR, May 14, 2020) – As more details emerge about the psychological impact of COVID-19, CMHA-WECB is encouraging anyone who is struggling with mental health and addictions issues at this time to reach out and seek help. The call comes as new provincial data this week showed that far fewer people with a mental health […]Continue readingNew data says fewer Ontarians are seeking mental health supports during COVID-19, but services are helping those who use them
(Toronto, May 11, 2020) – 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 […]Continue readingNew data shows majority of Ontarians believe mental health crisis will follow COVID-19 impact