British Columbians will soon be invited to check in and take action on their mental health thanks to a generous airtime donation by the province’s broadcasters.Continue readingBritish Columbians urged to check in on their mental health
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Record-Breaking Shoppers Drug Mart Ride Don’t Hide Raises $1.36 Million for Mental Health Programs

A record 7160 riders across Canada took part in the Ride Don’t Hide charity bike ride today, raising a record $1.36 million for Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) mental health programs and services. Organizers expect final numbers to increase, as riders and donations continue to come in.Continue readingRecord-Breaking Shoppers Drug Mart Ride Don’t Hide Raises $1.36 Million for Mental Health Programs
The Kids Go Round and Round for Mental Health
Ride Don’t Hide: Oppenheimer in Action 12-hour relay on June 17 is the school’s version of the national fundraiser for the Canadian Mental Health AssociationContinue readingThe Kids Go Round and Round for Mental Health
Colin’s Dad Rides Solo across Canada for Mental Health
To honour his son, Rick Wituik rides thousands of kilometres and hears a hundred stories on his way to participate in Ride Don’t Hide on June 26Continue readingColin’s Dad Rides Solo across Canada for Mental Health
Ride Don’t Hide’s 5th Anniversary: Thousands Join the Movement to Fight Mental Illness Stigma
June 26 marks this milestone birthday – ridership and fundraising up 30% as more people come out of the shadows.Continue readingRide Don’t Hide’s 5th Anniversary: Thousands Join the Movement to Fight Mental Illness Stigma
More people are talking about their mental health, but they’re still a minority according to Ipsos survey
CMHA’s Ride Don’t Hide event is helping more people step out of the shadowsContinue readingMore people are talking about their mental health, but they’re still a minority according to Ipsos survey
A Million Points Celebrate Women Who Are Making Mental Health Matter
Nominate mental health champions in your community for a chance to win 1 Million Shoppers Optimum Points.Continue readingA Million Points Celebrate Women Who Are Making Mental Health Matter
UBC Wins Mental Health in the Workplace Award

CMHA recognizes UBC’s inspirational leadership, innovation and excellence in maintaining and improving mental health in the workplaceContinue readingUBC Wins Mental Health in the Workplace Award
Leaders Not “Walking the Talk” on Workplace Mental Health, National Survey Reveals
Survey shows majority of leaders fail to follow words with action on improving conditions at workContinue readingLeaders Not “Walking the Talk” on Workplace Mental Health, National Survey Reveals
BC Budget 2016: Missed opportunity to prioritize the mental health of British Columbians
More action needed to put mental health and physical health on an equal footing says Canadian Mental Health Association Vancouver, British Columbia – Yesterday’s release of the 2016 provincial budget couldhave been a watershed moment in progress toward treating the physical and mental health needs of British Columbians equally, Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division […]Continue readingBC Budget 2016: Missed opportunity to prioritize the mental health of British Columbians