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Mental Health and Legal Cannabis in Canada
Oct 17th, 2018As of today, the recreational use of cannabis is now legal in Canada. Canada joins Uruguay, the first country to have legalized cannabis, and several U.S. states in taking a public health approach to manage cannabis production and use.
Celebrating peer support across the globe on October 18, 2018
Oct 16th, 2018Living with a mental illness can make you feel isolated. The stigma associated with mental illness doesn’t help, either. The typical route to recovery can involve counselling and medication. But, there’s a powerful recovery tool that is often left untapped. This tool is peer support.
Over half of Canadians consider anxiety and depression ‘epidemic’: CMHA Ottawa calls for new legislation to bring mental health into balance with physical health
Sep 17th, 2018Over half of Canadians (53%) consider anxiety and depression to be ‘epidemic’ in Canada, with that perception spiking amongst younger people, according to a new survey commissioned by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).
Mysterious Barricades concert on Sat., Sept. 15 supports suicide awareness, prevention and hope
Sep 13th, 2018The third annual Mysterious Barricades concert for suicide awareness, prevention and hope.in Ottawa will be held on Sept. 15 at the University of Ottawa.
CMHA recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day
Sep 7th, 2018CMHA Ottawa joins the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) in inviting all individuals and communities to find a way to recognize and support World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) on September 10th. It can be as simple as sending a message to those who are in despair,
Back to school mental health tips
Sep 3rd, 2018As students and parents prepare for back-to school-season, CMHA Ottawa is reminding people to keep mental health in mind during the transition.
While a new school year can be exciting, it can also cause stress and anxiety. CMHA suggests maintaining positive mental health during this seasonal shift with the following strategies:
Journal article puts the spotlight on research on tobacco use among our clients
Aug 13th, 2018CMHA Ottawa is pleased to announce that the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal has published an article highlighting our research on tobacco use among our clients, authored by our Director of Clinical Services, Dr. Donna Pettey in collaboration with Dr. Tim Aubrey, Professor, School of Psychology, uOttawa.
CMHA Ottawa celebrates International Self-Care Day
Jul 24th, 2018CMHA Ottawa joins people 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.
Thousands of Ontarians send a strong message to erase the difference
Jun 27th, 2018More than 12,500 Ontarians raised their voices during the recent provincial election campaign to let political candidates know that its time to #erasethedifference and fund mental health and addictions care the same as physical health care. In addition to garnering signatures, the Erase the Difference campaign created significant social media impact, reaching more than 1.5 million people. This exposure, in part, encouraged the three main political parties to make funding for mental health and addictions a key issue during the election.