As students and parents prepare for back-to school-season amid a global pandemic, CMHA Hamilton 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 […]Continue readingBack to school during COVID-19: Mental health tips for youth and parents
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
Mental Health for All, CMHA Virtual Conference 2020 The Canadian Mental Health Association’s Mental Health For All (MH4A) Conference will take place virtually on October 20, 2020. The pandemic has changed the way we lead our lives, including how we gather. This year, the 5th annual MH4A Conference will be held LIVE on an online, […]Continue readingHope in an age of uncertainty
New national survey from the Canadian Mental Health Association and UBC exposes troubling pandemic mental health vulnerabilities across various groups 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 various subgroups of the population, including parents, those with existing mental illness […]Continue readingWarning signs: more Canadians thinking about suicide during pandemic
Want to learn more about mental health and wellness? CMHA Hamilton is hosting FREE webinars on the following topics: Managing Stress and Anxiety During COVID-19 In this 30-minute presentation, we highlight the many challenges and changes our community is facing during the pandemic. You will learn what stress is, how to recognize and overcome […]Continue readingWebinar Offerings: Mental Health and Wellness
New data suggests people in Hamilton don’t know where to find #mentalhealth and #addictions resources, or are just hesitant to reach out during the pandemic. Please know help is still available and CMHA Hamilton and other community organizations are here with programs and services as well as other resources.Continue readingCMHA Hamilton #mentalhealth and #addiction resources
As more details emerge about the psychological impact of COVID-19, CMHA Hamilton 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 condition have been seeking […]Continue readingNew data says fewer Ontarians are seeking mental health supports during COVID-19, but services are helping those who use them
During this unprecedented time, CMHA Hamilton continues to prioritize the health and safety of our clients. To ensure that our client’s health and safety needs are being met, we are asking for donations of home-made Personal Protective Equipment (masks) for our clients to use while out in the community. If you are able to donate, […]Continue readingCall for home-made personal protective equipment
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) branches across Ontario are encouraging their local communities to share positive messages of support for one another through the #SignsofSupport social media campaign as a way to keep spirits high amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Initiated by CMHA York and South Simcoe Branch, #SignsofSupport started with that branch’s staff members holding […]Continue readingJoin CMHA’s #SignsofSupport campaign to spread positivity, encouragement amid COVID-19
To help Ontarians navigating the difficult realities in the wake of COVID-19, the Ontario government has announced an expansion of online and virtual mental health supports, including Canadian Mental Health Association’s BounceBack program. BounceBack is available now, free of charge, to help people experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, stress and other mental health challenges associated […]Continue readingCMHA’s BounceBack key part of expanded mental health supports available to all Ontarians during COVID-19 pandemic