Resilience is key, RN and CMHA specialist advises While the pandemic has had many negative effects on nurses’ health and well-being, it’s also paved the way for necessary conversations about mental health stress management, according to a local mental health professional. “It has normalized discussions of anxiety and depression and helped health care providers reach […]Continue readingRx for mental health
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COVID 19-Alert
COVID-19 Alert March 14, 2020 CMHA-WECB has been closely monitoring the Covid-19 pandemic, and in an effort to help contain the spread of the virus and to protect our clients and staff, we will be implementing the following temporary restrictions: As of noon on Monday, March 16, all staff and clients entering our main branch […]Continue readingCOVID 19-Alert
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Coronavirus fact sheet
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Stretch Out Stress Group Put On Hold
The public Stretch Out Stress Group which occurred Mondays from 10 am – 11 am has been put on hold as of August 1st 2019 and will not be taking place at 1400 Windsor Ave at this time. Please check the events page for current group postings.Continue readingStretch Out Stress Group Put On Hold
Changes to Ontario Street Check Regulations
New carding regulations in effect in Ontario New police street checks regulations in Ontario have increased restrictions on when officers can ask for identification from those they are questioning. The carding regulations came into effect Jan. 1 and make Ontario the first province to impose such limitations. Police officers now must inform people of their […]Continue readingChanges to Ontario Street Check Regulations
CMHA celebrates National Psychology Month
CMHA-WECB joins health professionals across the country to celebrate Psychology Month in February. Led by the Canadian Psychological Association, Psychology Month is an annual national campaign to raise awareness about the role psychology plays to help individuals and communities flourish. CMHA recognizes structured psychotherapy as an effective intervention for treating anxiety and depression, which afflicts […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates National Psychology Month
Support Mental Health on Bell Let’s Talk Day
Canadians across the country will join together on social media to text, talk and tweet about mental health for the 7th annual Bell Let’s Talk Day on January 25, 2017. Bell’s annual campaign encourages people to “start the conversation” about mental health with friends, family and co-workers, recognizing that simply talking makes a significant impact […]Continue readingSupport Mental Health on Bell Let’s Talk Day
Blue Monday
Blue Monday – The Third Monday of January Once touted as the most depressing day of the year, Blue Monday has proven to be a myth. But with the holidays over and the grey winter weather setting in, some Canadians may notice a shift in mood and energy. These ‘winter blues’ are all too real. […]Continue readingBlue Monday
Aidez l’ACSM à appuyer la Journée Bell Cause pour la cause!
Les Canadiens d’un océan à l’autre prendront encore part à la conversation cette année pour éliminer la stigmatisation associée à la maladie mentale.Continue readingAidez l’ACSM à appuyer la Journée Bell Cause pour la cause!