If you are in distress, you can call or text 988 at any time. If it is an emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to your local emergency department.

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#ChatSafe for parents and carers: supporting young people to communicate safely online about self-harm and suicide

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Parents and carers are often some of the most trusted adults in a young person’s life, and are an important source of information and support.

Appointment of new Mental Health Commission of Canada President and Chief Executive Officer

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From: Mental Health Commission of Canada (Board Chair) The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lili-Anna Pereša as...

Book Club: The Mental Health Guide for Cis and Trans Queer Guys

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Psychotherapist Rahim Thawer offers a powerful resource for queer men navigating mental health, relationships, and resilience while giving clinicians and allies an essential cultural roadmap.

Toolkit for people who have been impacted by a suicide attempt

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The Mental Health Commission of Canada, in collaboration with the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention, the Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Division (CMHA Alberta) and...
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Same storm, different boats: A reflection on cancer, inequity and resilience

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To mark Cancer Awareness Month, the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s president and CEO Michel Rodrigue offers a personal meditation on the complex landscape of...

Transforming health-care, social care and community landscapes to optimize the mental health of older adults in Canada

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Taking the pulse of older adults, caregivers, health-care providers, researchers, educators, and policy makers This report highlights the findings of a study conducted for the...
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How Alcohol and Suicide are connected – A Fact Sheet

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The MHCC partnered with the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) to examine what is currently known about the relationship between alcohol use...

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We believe everyone should get the chance to achieve their fullest health potential.

At the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), we shine a light on mental health and work to improve the lives of people who experience mental health problems and illnesses (as well as their families and caregivers).

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