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6 October 2021

Housing Support Worker | Trustee, Project H.O.P.E (Housing Outreach Peer Empowerment) The Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division is looking for a passionate and self-motivated individual to join the…

Oct. 3 – 9 is Mental Illness Awareness Week
4 October 2021

There is no health without mental health. One in 5 Canadians lives with a mental illness. But 5 in 5 — that’s everyone, has mental health. The Canadian Mental Health…

October is Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month
29 September 2021

Health and safety are more than just physical. From October 1 to October 31, organizations from coast to coast participate in Canada’s Healthy Workplace month, (CHWM), a national initiative that…

CMHA recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
29 September 2021

  STATEMENT — Today, on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we take time to reflect and act upon our responsibilities to dismantle the systemic racism and colonialism…

CMHA/UBC study finds heightened food worries were linked to worse mental health during COVID-19 pandemic.
26 September 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated lockdowns may have worsened worries over food insecurity among many Canadians and negatively impacted their mental health, according to a nationwide survey conducted during…

The Canadian Mental Health Association congratulates newly elected MPs, urges immediate action on mental health
21 September 2021

The 44th parliament has a historic opportunity to deliver mental health reform for Canadians PRESS RELEASE — Following a federal election campaign that saw candidates from all parties focus on…

Did you miss Voices of Hope? Watch it here and help us continue the conversation
13 September 2021

In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division brought three mental health advocates together (virtually) to explore and demystify suicide and  their unique…

Nova Scotian donates ‘Ride’ proceeds to CMHA NS
13 September 2021

A Nova Scotia-based 2nd lieutenant with 14 Wing Greenwood has cycled 1,800-kilometres and raised $5,000 dollars for suicide prevention programming in this province.  When Catherine De Vaal began her 17-day…

CMHA National to host all-party panel on mental health
7 September 2021

PRESS RELEASE — The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is hosting a free, virtual discussion on mental health during the campaign period for the 44th federal election with award-winning journalist,…

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