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15 Nov Supportive housing, psychotherapy, youth services get funding boost

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Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario commends the provincial government for its $140-million investment in mental health, while also recognizing the need for increased funding and enhanced services. The Ontario government has committed to investing $140 million over three years – and an additional $50 million...

15 Nov SICK NOT WEAK

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REFORM NEEDED FOR CANADA’S MENTAL HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY BY CHELSEA LA VECCHIA This content contains explicit and sensitive information that may not be suitable for all ages. Two mental health-related stories have hit the news recently that show a troubling trend in the way our mental healthcare system is...

15 Nov Shopping fundraiser in Newmarket helps Aurora family support mental health

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Shopping fundraiser in Newmarket helps Aurora family support mental health Newmarket Era, with a license plate that says EndStigma, and a car that is peppered with mental health magnets, Judy Brunton considers herself a "driving advertisement" for mental health awareness. She is also a driving force,...

15 Nov Rebecca Shields, CEO, CMHA York Region and South Simcoe Branch Receives Women Worth Watching Award

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Women Worth Watching award given to Rebecca Shields, Canadian Mental Health Association, York and South Simcoe Rebecca Shields, chief executive officer, Canadian Mental Health Association York and South Simcoe, has been selected as an outstanding executive and named among the winners of Profiles in Diversity Journal’s...

15 Nov Mental Health Ambassador & Olympian, Clara Hughes, Drops by CMHA Booth

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Six-time Olympian and courageous mental health ambassador, Clara Hughes, dropped by the CMHA York South Simcoe Psychiatric recruitment booth recently at the Canadian Psychiatric Association Conference. Hughes is synonymous with the annual Bell Let's Talk mental health awareness campaign, which she championed with "Clara's Big Ride...

14 Nov Tonight’s Support for Depression Group Closed

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Tonight's (Wednesday, November 14th) Support for Depression Group held at the Aurora CMHA office is cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience....

16 Oct Mental health and the great outdoors

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Get outside while it’s still summer. Whether it’s a mountain hike, a picnic in the park, gardening or simply lounging in the sun, a dose of fresh air in nature lets your body and your mind take the break they need and deserve. It has been...

16 Oct Meditate for your mental health

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You hear about it more and more: meditation for your mental health. But what is meditation? And why is it so beneficial? Many of us have meditated without even realizing it. If you’ve ever sat in silence and enjoyed a moment to yourself, you’ve meditated. If...

16 Oct 3 reasons to take a vacation this summer

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Canadians miss out on an average of three earned vacation days every year. While you may feel that’s a small sacrifice to make to get the job done, the consequences may be bigger than you think....

10 Sep World Suicide Prevention Day

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Today is September 10, World Suicide Prevention Day. This year’s theme is “Working Together to Prevent Suicide.” At times, the work of suicide prevention can feel overwhelming. We may question what we can do to help, especially when we hear the statistics. World Suicide Prevention Day...