To slow the spread of COVID-19, the main recommendation from government and health officials for the immediate future is “social distancing”. For individuals with mental health concerns who have a tendency to socially isolate themselves already, it’s important to understand that social distancing doesn’t mean to cut yourself off from connection. Rather, physically distancing yourself […]Continue readingUnderstanding social distancing and the importance of social connection
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Tips to manage mental health through COVID-19 pandemic
In the wake of COVID-19, Canadians are facing a new reality of social distancing, self-quarantining and isolation in order to protect public health and safety. These new circumstances may lead individuals with mental health concerns into heightened symptoms of anxiety and depression. In what may be a difficult time for many, the Canadian Mental Health […]Continue readingTips to manage mental health through COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 Updates
March 27, 2020 “The Secret Sauce to Make Your New Work-at-Home Situation a Success” provides great tips as many of us adjust to our “new normal” working from home. March 24, 2020 Deemed an essential service by the Ontario government amid public health concerns related to COVID-19, Canadian Mental Health Association, Windsor-Essex County Branch […]Continue readingCOVID-19 Updates
CMHA celebrates International Women’s Day 2020
On March 8, CMHA-WECB will join individuals and organizations around the world in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) 2020, an annual event held to mark the social, economic and political achievements of women. The theme of IWD 2020 is #EachforEqual, which highlights the need to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness against bias and take action […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates International Women’s Day 2020
CMHA-WECB celebrates Social Work Week 2020
From March 2-8, CMHA-WECB will recognize the valuable contributions and expertise of Ontario social workers. Social Work Week annually celebrates the profession and the valuable work of approximately 20,000 registered Ontario social workers. This week, we will celebrate alongside the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) and our branch staff. This year’s theme is “Social […]Continue readingCMHA-WECB celebrates Social Work Week 2020
CMHA supports Pink Shirt Day
On February 26, individuals and organizations across the country will come together to celebrate Pink Shirt Day, an annual anti-bullying campaign. Bullying is a form of aggression where there is a power imbalance; the person doing the bullying has power over the person being victimized. In addition to any physical trauma incurred, bullying can result […]Continue readingCMHA supports Pink Shirt Day
OHL and CMHA team up for 50/50
The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division have teamed up this month for a 50-50 raffle to raise funds that will go toward mental health awareness and suicide prevention training for athletes in Ontario. Running now through February 29, tickets for the raffle cost $10 for five, $20 for […]Continue readingOHL and CMHA team up for 50/50
New resource on using social media to benefit your mental health
On February 4, CMHA joins educators, industry professionals and the community worldwide in acknowledging Safer Internet Day, which aims to create both a safer and a better internet, where everyone is empowered to use technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively. When it comes to new technologies, one of the biggest concerns with regards to mental […]Continue readingNew resource on using social media to benefit your mental health
CMHA celebrates Black History Month
CMHA-WECB joins Canadians across the country to honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present, for Black History Month in February. The 2020 theme for Black History Month is: “Canadians of African Descent: Going forward, guided by the past.” Inspired by the United Nations’ International Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024), this theme […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Black History Month
CMHA-WECB offers tips to help with the winter blues
Whether you refer to it as the back to work blues, the January blues or the winter blues, people often share feeling a little down after the holidays. And while Blue Monday is a myth, research confirms that Canadians are prone to a downward shift in mood in the winter months. A research study in […]Continue readingCMHA-WECB offers tips to help with the winter blues