Canadian Mental Health Association

Quantum Workplace Partners With One Mind to Bring Mental Health Survey to Customers

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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The One Mind Mental Health survey , which will be automatically built into Quantum Workplaces solutions platform, helps organizations gain a keener understanding of their employees perceptions around mental health resources and support.

Key Points: 
  • The One Mind Mental Health survey , which will be automatically built into Quantum Workplaces solutions platform, helps organizations gain a keener understanding of their employees perceptions around mental health resources and support.
  • It is intended to drive feedback from employees, which in turn, enables organizations to improve mental health awareness and support.
  • The mental health pulse survey will be used by Quantum Workplace customers to gather direct feedback from their employees through a series of questions about mental health program awareness as well as both organizational and managerial support.
  • One Mind launched One Mind at Work in 2017, a program that convenes business leaders to transform approaches to brain health with the goal of addressing mental health disparities and working towards a society and health care system that acknowledge that there is no health without mental health.

Federal Leadership Essential to Expand Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Programs and Services

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Health, Articles, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Health care, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Canadian Mental Health Association

Knowing that our collective mental health is in decline, there is an essential national leadership role for the federal government, working in close collaboration with the provinces and territories, to ensure Canadians get the mental health and substance use health care they need, when they need it.

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  • Knowing that our collective mental health is in decline, there is an essential national leadership role for the federal government, working in close collaboration with the provinces and territories, to ensure Canadians get the mental health and substance use health care they need, when they need it.
  • In releasing the discussion paper From Out of the Shadows and Into the Light - Achieving Parity in Access to Care among Mental Health, Substance Use and Physical Health , the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) calls on the federal government to introduce and pass a new piece of legislation: a Mental Health and Substance Use Health Care For All Parity Act.
  • The Act would:
    Enshrine in federal legislation the provision of, and timely access to, inclusive and accessible mental health and substance use programs, services and supports that are valued equally to those provided for physical health problems and conditions.
  • Given the importance that Canadians place on more effectively integrating publicly funded mental health and substance health programs and services into our health care systems, in the coming months CAMIMH will launch a Mental Health and Substance Use Health Care For All Parity Pledge campaign which will encourage all Canadians - including Members of Parliament and Senators - to strongly support our country's best health and wellbeing.

Canadian Mental Health Association introduces BounceBack®

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
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"As demand for mental health supports increases due to COVID-19, Bell Let's Talk is proud to help CMHA grow the reach of its proven BounceBack program.

Key Points: 
  • "As demand for mental health supports increases due to COVID-19, Bell Let's Talk is proud to help CMHA grow the reach of its proven BounceBack program.
  • It's a key initiative in the special Bell Let's Talk funding program for leading Canadian mental health organizations developed in response to the COVID crisis."
  • Bell announced a $5 million increase in Bell Let's Talk funding in response to COVID-19 with immediate support for 5 organizations delivering urgent mental health support on the front lines of Canadian communities, including $1 millionto expand BounceBack.
  • Founded in 1918, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is the most established, most extensive community mental health organization in Canada.

Canadian Mental Health Association and Bell Let's Talk expand BounceBack® nationwide

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
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"Bell Let's Talk is proud to help CMHA significantly expand its proven BounceBack program to reach more Canadians as COVID-19 increases the demand for mental health supports from people struggling with the changed circumstances of daily life," said Mary Deacon, Chair of Bell Let's Talk.

Key Points: 
  • "Bell Let's Talk is proud to help CMHA significantly expand its proven BounceBack program to reach more Canadians as COVID-19 increases the demand for mental health supports from people struggling with the changed circumstances of daily life," said Mary Deacon, Chair of Bell Let's Talk.
  • The donation from Bell Let's Talk will allow CMHA to leverage existing expertise to expand the impact of this evidence-based program.
  • The largest-ever corporate commitment to mental health in Canada, Bell Let's Talk is focused on 4 key action pillars Anti-stigma, Care and Access, Research and Workplace Leadership.
  • Founded in 1918, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is the most established, most extensive community mental health organization in Canada.

Penelope Case Management Software selected by Canadian Mental Health Association Central Alberta Region

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Wednesday, May 27, 2020
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WATERLOO, Ontario, May 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Athena Software is pleased to announce that Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Central Alberta Region has selected Penelope case management software to help track the essential, recovery-focused services they provide to individuals and families in their community.

Key Points: 
  • WATERLOO, Ontario, May 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Athena Software is pleased to announce that Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Central Alberta Region has selected Penelope case management software to help track the essential, recovery-focused services they provide to individuals and families in their community.
  • "CMHA is thrilled to begin implementation of the Penelope system for our programs," said Christine Stewart, Executive Director at CMHA Central Alberta Region.
  • "We are delighted to welcome CMHA Central Alberta Region to the family of Penelope users around the world," said Amanda McInnis, Vice-President of Customer Experience at Athena Software.
  • Since selecting Penelope as their new case management system, the CMHA Central Alberta Region team has been working closely with Athena's experienced in-house software implementation and training staff to prepare for the launch of the software across the organization.

Call on Government to let out Mental health patients from hospitals into the community during COVID-19 pandemic

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Thursday, May 7, 2020
Psychiatry, Health, Articles, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Mental disorder, Canadian Mental Health Association

OTTAWA, May 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In Canada, various levels of governments have announced funding for mental health services, but as of today, the mentally ill patients are still behind closed doors with limited visiting hours.

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  • OTTAWA, May 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In Canada, various levels of governments have announced funding for mental health services, but as of today, the mentally ill patients are still behind closed doors with limited visiting hours.
  • There are about 63,496 COVID-19 positive cases in Canada as of today and up to now, about 4,232 people have died across the country.
  • The majority of COVID-19 cases are in Ontario and Quebec according to Health Canada stats.
  • Research shows that 1 in 5 people in Canada will have a mental illness and as of today there are more than 189,000 patients in hospitals for mental illness disease.

TELUS expands Health for Good™ program with new Mobile Health Clinic in Peel Region

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Tuesday, March 10, 2020
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BRAMPTON, Ontario, March 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, at a local community event in Peel Region, TELUS announced its commitment to expand the companys innovative Health for Good TM program with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Peel Dufferin Branch.

Key Points: 
  • BRAMPTON, Ontario, March 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, at a local community event in Peel Region, TELUS announced its commitment to expand the companys innovative Health for Good TM program with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Peel Dufferin Branch.
  • The CMHA Peel Dufferin Mobile Health Clinic powered by TELUS Health, a specially-equipped clinic on wheels, will provide essential primary medical care, mental health care and addiction supports directly to underserved citizens in Peel Region including Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon.
  • We are proud and excited to provide these much needed services to Peel Region alongside our dedicated partner, CMHA Peel Dufferin Branch.
  • The Mobile Health Clinics are equipped with TELUS Healths electronic medical record (EMR) technology and TELUS LTE Wi-Fi network technology.

Leesa Sleep and Hudson's Bay Donate 500 Leesa Mattresses to Canadians supported by the Canadian Mental Health Association

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Friday, October 4, 2019
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"At Leesa Sleep we recognize the role a good night's rest plays in mental well-being," says David Wolfe, Co-Founder, Leesa Sleep.

Key Points: 
  • "At Leesa Sleep we recognize the role a good night's rest plays in mental well-being," says David Wolfe, Co-Founder, Leesa Sleep.
  • "Our commitment to donate 500 mattresses to Canadians in need through CMHA is part of our ongoing mission to create a healthier tomorrow through better sleep.
  • In addition to the donation of 500 Leesa mattresses, Hudson's Bay announced $25,000 to be donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association.
  • Thank you to Leesa Sleep and Hudson's Bay for their generous investment in the mental health of communities across Canada."

‘Better together’: Mental Health Commission of Canada and Canadian Mental Health Association announce strengthened collaboration

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
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At the Canadian Mental Health Associations (CMHA) national Mental Health For All conference in Toronto today, CMHA and the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) announced that they will be joining forces to foster greater collaboration in a sector where fragmentation has been the norm for too long.

Key Points: 
  • At the Canadian Mental Health Associations (CMHA) national Mental Health For All conference in Toronto today, CMHA and the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) announced that they will be joining forces to foster greater collaboration in a sector where fragmentation has been the norm for too long.
  • CMHA, a national organization with a large grassroots footprint, leads mental health advocacy at the community level, offers evidence-based programs, services and supports and mobilizes local partnerships.
  • The MHCC meanwhile, with a mandate to drive mental health public policy in Canada, and a capacity to demonstrate effective mental health interventions, plans to pass stewardship of certain programs and initiatives to CMHA, leveraging their 5,000 staff in 330 communities.
  • Fardous Hosseiny, Interim National Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Mental Health Association

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) launches on-campus 'Carry It' campaign

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Thursday, August 29, 2019
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TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2019 /CNW/ - Ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) on August 31st, 2019, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) launched the "Carry It Toolkit," an opioid overdose education campaign aimed at Canadian post-secondary students.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2019 /CNW/ - Ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) on August 31st, 2019, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) launched the "Carry It Toolkit," an opioid overdose education campaign aimed at Canadian post-secondary students.
  • Despite this, a majority (53%) of Canadians said they would not know how to respond if they encountered someone experiencing an overdose.
  • It's important for students experiencing school-related stress to have supportive relationships, emotional and academic support and access to on-campus mental health resources.
  • Founded in 1918, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is the most established, most extensive community mental health organization in Canada.