Lindsay Charlton CTV Windsor Web Writer Published Wednesday, September 2, 2020 4:46PM EDT https://windsor.ctvnews.ca/windsor-essex-cmha-to-mark-suicide-prevention-awareness-month-with-yellow-ribbons-1.5089943 WINDSOR, ONT. — The Canadian Mental Health Association, Windsor-Essex County Branch is encouraging the community to wear a yellow ribbon in support of suicide prevention throughout the month. This September marks the fifth year of Suicide Prevention Awareness month, CMHA and […]Continue readingWindsor-Essex CMHA to mark Suicide Prevention Awareness Month with yellow ribbons
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CMHA recognizes Recovery Month 2020
September is Recovery Month and CMHA-WECB joins organizations around the world in recognizing this important event. According to Addictions & Mental Health Ontario (AMHO), 22 per cent of Canadians will be affected by addiction in their lifetime. Recovery Month gives them the opportunity to share stories, talk about treatment options, and reduce the stigma surrounding […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Recovery Month 2020
Back to school during COVID-19: Mental health tips for youth and parents
As students and parents prepare for back-to school-season amid a global pandemic, CMHA-WECB is reminding everyone to keep mental health in mind during these unprecedented times. Students and parents are facing new challenges this school year due to COVID-19. Whether students take classes online or in class, the pressures remain the same. CMHA suggests maintaining […]Continue readingBack to school during COVID-19: Mental health tips for youth and parents
New CMHA toolkit supports employees, employers with planning psychologically-safe return to the workplace
As Ontario’s economy gradually re-opens during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new toolkit is now available to support employers and employees in navigating the mental health implications of returning to physical workplaces. Developed by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division, in partnership with Mental Health Works and BounceBack Ontario, Return to the workplace: A psychological […]Continue readingNew CMHA toolkit supports employees, employers with planning psychologically-safe return to the workplace
Those suffering with addiction struggling with isolation, getting treatment during pandemic
Dave Battagello – The Windsor Star August 22, 2020 Brian Hucker’s frequent drinking led him down a dark path he finally realized about a half-dozen years ago he just couldn’t travel anymore. “Most of my addiction was created when I was alone,” he said. “I’d get into my head and start spinning and not be […]Continue readingThose suffering with addiction struggling with isolation, getting treatment during pandemic
CMHA recognizes International Self-Care Day 2020
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
Mental illness is not a crime
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
Opioid overdoses on the rise, health unit reports
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
Mental Health supports are in place for those struggling during the pandemic
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
CMHA Ontario responds to the death of yet another individual experiencing a crisis
(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
