Travel offers a host of health benefits for your mind, body, and soul. It relieves stress, boosts happiness, strengthens mental resilience and increases cognitive flexibility. Vacations break the cycle of stress which permeates our daily lives, allowing us some time out from usual routines and allows us to gain a new perspective on our problems. […]Continue readingTop tips for coping with travel anxiety
Thousands support CMHA’s 7th annual Ride Don’t Hide, raising over $635,000 for mental health in BC On Sunday, more than 7,750 Canadians in 31 communities across the country cycled in the 7th annual Ride Don’t Hide event, raising an estimated $1,830,000 for the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). The largest mental health bike ride in […]Continue readingRiders raise $1.83 million to support a judgment-free Canada and vital mental health programs and services
June 21 of every year marks an opportunity in Canada to recognize the contributions that First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples have made to Canada. And these contributions continue to be significant and increasing across all sectors and aspects of our national identity and history. We owe a debt of gratitude to the First Peoples […]Continue readingOpen Letter from the Canadian Mental Health Association
Ride Don’t Hide supports Canadians to open up and seek help With recent celebrity suicides on everybody’s mind, CMHA is encouraging Canadians to fight stigma and bring mental illness into the open through its upcoming Ride Don’t Hide event. On June 24, thousands will cycle in over 30 communities across Canada to spark discussion and […]Continue readingLargest mental health bike ride in Canada aims to bring mental illness out of hiding
BC has experienced some dramatic political shifts in the last year. A new provincial government has made a commitment to ensure that people in need of mental health and addiction services can “ask once, get help fast.” But how can BC move from policy commitments to accessible supports and services that keep people well? What […]Continue readingHow can BC value mental health and physical health equally?
When we hear the news that a high-profile personality has taken their life, it can shake us to the core. We often view celebrities as stronger, more powerful than us; living lives we could only dream about and invulnerable to the same stresses and struggles that we face. And, if they, with all their wealth, […]Continue readingWhat we need to know about celebrity suicides
Since 1982, CMHA BC has been helping people with mental illness further their pursuit of post-secondary education through our scholarship and bursary programs. A total of 13 awards for youth and adults are available this year valued at $700 – $2,000. Applications are due June 30, 2018. Through the Lorne Fraser Educational Fund, we’ve helped […]Continue readingScholarship and bursary applications are now open – apply by June 30
The Dr. Nancy Hall Public Policy Leadership Award is awarded annually to honour the spirit of the late Dr. Nancy Hall, who acted as a key advisor, consultant, and friend to CMHA BC for more than 15 years and passed away in 2011 after a battle with cancer. This award recognizes an individual or group […]Continue reading2018 Nancy Hall Award honours Adrienne Smith
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is one of the oldest continuing voluntary health organizations in Canada. This year, we celebrate our 100th anniversary as the nation-wide leader and champion for mental health.Continue readingHistory of CMHA: Celebrating 100 Years
The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy, celebration and for spending time with those we love. However, many people experience feelings of isolation, financial strain or increased family conflict that can make this a very stressful time of year. CMHA suggests that some of the best […]Continue reading15 Tips for Holiday Peace of Mind and Coping with Holiday Grief this Festive Season