Canadian Mental Health Association

Landmark Survey of Mental Health and Well-being in Canadian Journalism extended because of BC Emergency

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Monday, November 22, 2021
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LONDON, ON, Nov. 22, 2021 /CNW/ -An unprecedented survey of the mental health and well-being of journalists across Canada is being extended because of the flooding emergency in British Columbia.

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  • LONDON, ON, Nov. 22, 2021 /CNW/ -An unprecedented survey of the mental health and well-being of journalists across Canada is being extended because of the flooding emergency in British Columbia.
  • Support for the survey - open since November 1 - has been forthcoming from across the Canadian journalism spectrum.
  • The Taking Care Survey is available in both French and English at the Canadian Journalism Forum on Violence and Trauma's website.
  • Various aspects of its work are supported by The Globe and Mail, CBC News, Socit Radio-Canada, the Mental Health Commission ofCanada, the Canadian Mental Health Association, Canada Life and individual donors.

'Taking Control of Schizophrenia' Addresses Common Concerns and Provides Critical Information for Those Navigating Mental Illness

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Monday, November 1, 2021
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"Understanding yourself, your illness, your treatment, and your supports is vital for your life's journey and to help control schizophrenia," wrote Lightstone in the book's preface.

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  • "Understanding yourself, your illness, your treatment, and your supports is vital for your life's journey and to help control schizophrenia," wrote Lightstone in the book's preface.
  • In writing "Taking Control of Schizophrenia," Lightstone fills a large gap in mental health literature, particularly for those living with schizophrenia or another mental illness.
  • Full of helpful insight and practical guidance, "Taking Control of Schizophrenia" offers hope and encouragement to readers struggling with mental illness and demonstrates how they can live happy, productive lives.
  • Stewart (Andy) Lightstone has 40 years of training in the mental health field.

Landmark Survey of Mental Health and Well-being in Canadian Journalism launches with broad industry support

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Monday, November 1, 2021
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LONDON, ON, Nov. 1, 2021 /CNW/ - Leaders in Canada's journalism industry today launched an unprecedented online survey of mental health and well-being.

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  • LONDON, ON, Nov. 1, 2021 /CNW/ - Leaders in Canada's journalism industry today launched an unprecedented online survey of mental health and well-being.
  • "We need a broad picture of the state of mental health, well-being and support for journalists wherever they are in the country or abroad" said Dave Seglins, who added the survey will collect responses through the month of November.
  • To help, we need to first understand the extent of mental health struggles members of our industry are experiencing.
  • Various aspects of its work are supported by The Globe and Mail, CBC News, Socit Radio-Canada, the Mental Health Commission of Canada, the Canadian Mental Health Association, Canada Life and individual donors.

Weston Family Foundation donates $3 million to the Canadian Mental Health Association to support the mental health of youth and underserved populations

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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TORONTO, Oct. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Weston Family Foundation is donating $3 million to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) to expand access to BounceBack, a free, guided mental health self-help program.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Weston Family Foundation is donating $3 million to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) to expand access to BounceBack, a free, guided mental health self-help program.
  • This expansion includes the development of partnerships with key organizations, such as youth-serving agencies and organizations serving vulnerable communities.
  • Were pleased to fund this essential program that expands and improves mental health services for Canadians, said Emma Adamo, Chair, Weston Family Foundation.
  • We are so grateful that the Weston Family Foundation is making this donation to help vulnerable Canadians, said Margaret Eaton, National CEO, CMHA.

LifeSpeak Inc. Acquires LIFT Digital Inc., to Capitalize on Burgeoning Global Demand for Corporate Wellness Solutions

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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Adding LIFT to the LifeSpeak family of companies allows us to meet the growing demand for physical wellbeing solutions from companies that understand the link between physical and mental health.

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  • Adding LIFT to the LifeSpeak family of companies allows us to meet the growing demand for physical wellbeing solutions from companies that understand the link between physical and mental health.
  • The LIFT platform guides users through wellness journeys with personalized recommendations, access to experts, community-based challenges, and social engagement with like-minded members.
  • LIFT session is a digital fitness platform that helps wellness providers offer premium virtual fitness services to their clients.
  • By offering services through wellness providers and businesses, LIFT session offers its online fitness platform to millions of customers globally.

Emmy Award Winner Miles O'Brien Named Chair of "Less Cancer" Board

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Monday, October 11, 2021
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WARRENTON, Va., Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran journalist Miles O'Brien, winner of six Emmy Awards,has served on the board of Less Cancer since its inception in 2004.

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  • WARRENTON, Va., Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran journalist Miles O'Brien, winner of six Emmy Awards,has served on the board of Less Cancer since its inception in 2004.
  • Having lost both grandmothers, his mother and his sister to cancer, O'Brien is passionate about prevention of the disease.
  • It is high time we develop a better understanding of the environmental causes of this scourge.
  • George Ohrstromis co-chair of the Piedmont Environmental Council and chair of the Clarke County Planning Commission.

The Canadian Mental Health Association congratulates newly elected MPs, urges immediate action on mental health

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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Many are already championing mental health in their communities, as professionals, advocates and candidates.

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  • Many are already championing mental health in their communities, as professionals, advocates and candidates.
  • We need our federal representatives to immediately declare mental health as a national priority and get right to work to fix our mental health system once and for all.
  • We look forward to working with the government and all parliamentarians to ensure Canadians have access to mental health supports and proactive, everyday strategies that promote and protect mental health and well-being.
  • Founded in 1918, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is the most established, most extensive community mental health organization in Canada.

CMHA to host all-party panel on mental health

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is hosting a free, virtual discussion on mental health during the campaign period for the 44th federal election with award-winning journalist, Andr Picard, and candidates from all parties with seats in the House of Commons.

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  • The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is hosting a free, virtual discussion on mental health during the campaign period for the 44th federal election with award-winning journalist, Andr Picard, and candidates from all parties with seats in the House of Commons.
  • Even before the pandemic, one in five Canadians experienced a mental illness or a mental health issue in any given year.
  • With remarks from Margaret Eaton, National CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).
  • Founded in 1918, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is the most established, most extensive community mental health organization in Canada.

Actions 4 ACEs Announces Back-to-School Campaign to Build Educator and School Faculty Awareness for Adverse Childhood Experiences

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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The campaign, #TraumaTools: Promoting Healing, Recovery, and Wellness this School Year, will build awareness among educators, school staff, and law enforcement to help offset the effects of childhood trauma as students head back to school and includes downloadable materials, training for educators, and a social media campaign.

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  • The campaign, #TraumaTools: Promoting Healing, Recovery, and Wellness this School Year, will build awareness among educators, school staff, and law enforcement to help offset the effects of childhood trauma as students head back to school and includes downloadable materials, training for educators, and a social media campaign.
  • ACEs are linked to chronic health problems, mental illness, and substance use problems in adulthood, and can negatively impact education, job opportunities, and earning potential.
  • Actions 4 ACEs is actively supporting the Handle With Care (HWC)program through an awareness and promotion campaign, which is building partnerships between New Jersey law enforcement and schools.
  • "Our ground-breaking partnerships are activating supportive relationships with children through simple actions such as sharing encouragement and creating safe and predictable environments."

Canadian Journalism Forum and the Canadian Mental Health Association Collaborate on New Awards for Reporting About Mental Health of Young People

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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LONDON, ON, Aug. 11, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is partnering on a new pair of journalism awards for reporting on the mental health of young people, the Canadian Journalism Forum on Violence and Trauma (the Forum) and CMHA announced jointly today.

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  • LONDON, ON, Aug. 11, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is partnering on a new pair of journalism awards for reporting on the mental health of young people, the Canadian Journalism Forum on Violence and Trauma (the Forum) and CMHA announced jointly today.
  • Mindset and En-Tte are Canada's leading guides to mental health reporting, produced by the Forum on a journalist-to-journalist basis.
  • First published in 2014, they have expanded through three editions, with financial support from the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
  • "At the Canadian Mental Health Association, we know that language matters when it comes to mental health," said Margaret Eaton, CMHA National CEO.