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Mental health concerns are among the many challenges Ontarians are currently facing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time of public uncertainty, CMHA’s BounceBack program remains an effective option to support Ontarians who may be dealing with mild-to-moderate anxiety or depression, or may be feeling low, stressed, worried, irritable or angry. BounceBack is a free, […]Continue readingNew BounceBack campaign promotes access to mental health program

(OTTAWA, May 14, 2020) – As more details emerge about the psychological impact of COVID-19, CMHA Ottawa 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 […]Continue readingNew data says fewer Ontarians are seeking mental health supports during COVID-19, but services are helping those who use them

Since 1951, the Canadian Mental Health Association has hosted Mental Health Week every year during the first full week of the month of May.   Now that the week of May 4–10, 2020, is in the rear-view mirror, I’d venture to say that this year’s edition of Mental Health Week took place under the most unusual […]Continue readingReflections on Mental Health Week 2020: A letter from the Executive Director of CMHA Ottawa

As part of Mental Health Week 2020—which runs from May 4 to 10—we at CMHA Ottawa teamed up with our peer Kurtis to talk about how to stay the course of recovery from a mental health challenge amid COVID-19.  Content warning: This article contains frank talk about depression. In a sense, “recovery” is a relatively […]Continue readingFinding your purpose again — Mental Health Week 2020

Visit mentalhealthweek.ca for info and tools! For Mental Health Week, the Ottawa branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association promotes social connection to protect mental health in these difficult times’ Ottawa, ON – May 4, 2020 – Most Canadians rely on shortcuts to describe their emotional state—even during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to new data […]Continue readingCanadians are anxious and crave real connection, but say they’re doing “fine”

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 Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Nova Scotia Division has become an important resource for those needing support with their mental health. CMHA Nova Scotia needs […]Continue readingHelp support mental health in Nova Scotia

Prior to engaging CMHA Ottawa services, Kurtis was almost completely housebound. His mental and physical health were in severe decline due to several years of inactivity. Kurtis was isolated, except for the occasional medical appointments or visits to the hospital emergency department, which became his only social contact. In the early days of his time […]Continue readingMeet Kurtis: Taking ownership and finding success

CMHA Ottawa 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 […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Black History Month

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division and Mental Health Works are calling on workplace mental health experts to submit abstracts for presentations at their 2020 workplace conference, IMPACT: A vision of change for mental health in the workplace, set for June 1-2 in Toronto. Mental Health Works – a national social enterprise led by […]Continue readingMental Health Works seeks abstracts for presentations at 2020 conference