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Tips to kick the winter blues
Apr 23rd, 2021

As the cold and snow of winter sinks in, Ontarians may find themselves lacking energy as the days grow shorter. Research in Ontario suggests that 15 per cent of the…

CMHA celebrates Black History Month
Apr 23rd, 2021

CMHA Ottawa joins Canadians across the country to honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present, for Black History Month in February. While Black History Month is a time…

CMHA Ottawa recognizes Black Mental Health Day
Apr 23rd, 2021

On March 1, CMHA Ottawa joins organizations across Ontario in recognizing Black Mental Health Day. This annual event aims to recognize the ongoing impact on mental health that results from…

CMHA celebrates Social Work Week 2021
Apr 23rd, 2021

From March 1-7, CMHA Ottawa will recognize the valuable contributions and expertise of Ontario social workers. Social Work Week annually celebrates the profession and the valuable work of approximately 18,000…

CMHA Ottawa celebrates International Women’s Day 2021
Apr 23rd, 2021

On March 8, CMHA Ottawa joins individuals and organizations around the world in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021, an annual event held to mark the social, economic and political…

Try simple, but helpful methods to manage mental health during this stay-at-home period
Apr 9th, 2021

With news of today’s stay-at-home order, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ottawa reminds people that they can take some simple and basic steps to help them manage their mental health…

Expand access to harm reduction interventions during COVID-19: CMHA Ontario branches support safer supply approaches
Feb 8th, 2021

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) network consists of 28 branches across the province that provide community-based clinical and social services to Ontarians living with mental health and substance-use issues….

CMHA recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day 2020
Dec 22nd, 2020

On June 16, CMHA Ottawa 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…

Help support mental health in Nova Scotia
Nov 24th, 2020

A few weeks ago, a terrible tragedy took place in and around Portapique, Nova Scotia. As communities across that province deal with the aftermath of this tragedy, it’s evident that…

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