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Statement from Louise Bradley, President and CEO of the Mental Health Commission of Canada to Mark Mental Illness Awareness Week

Ottawa, ON – Hope and recovery.  These are essential messages to convey during Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) as we strive to raise awareness about ...
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Statement from Louise Bradley, President and CEO of the Mental Health Commission of Canada on World Suicide Prevention Day

Ottawa, ON – “Tomorrow, World Suicide Prevention Day, sends an important message throughout Canada and the world—the majority of suicides can be prevented. This year’s ...
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Statement by Louise Bradley, President & CEO of the Mental Health Commission on the occasion of National Aboriginal Day

Ottawa, ON – “National Aboriginal Day is a time for all Canadians to recognize the unique history, cultural diversity and remarkable contributions that First Nations, ...
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APEX honours MHCC Board Chair for outstanding contribution to workplace mental health

Ottawa, ON – The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) congratulates Board Chair, the Honourable Michael Wilson, on being recognized by the Association of Professional Executives ...
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The Mental Health Commission of Canada hosts government sector round table on refugee mental health

May 20, 2016 – The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), together with the Public Health Agency of Canada, the Canadian Council for Refugees and ...
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Mental Health Champions Celebrated

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) joined the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) at its annual Champions of Mental Health ...
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May 2, 2016 – Statement from Louise Bradley, President and CEO of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, for Mental Health Week 2016

May 2, 2016 — May 2-8, 2016 is Mental Health Week and communities across the country will GET LOUD and raise their voices in support of ...
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April 15, 2016 – Statement from Louise Bradley, President and CEO of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, following the introduction of medical assistance in dying legislation

April 15, 2016, — The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) supports the federal government’s decision to further study mental health in relation to its ...
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February 16, 2016 – National, proven solutions for suicide prevention and PTSD presented to federal government; 20% suicide prevention target deemed possible

Ottawa, ON – The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) and the Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) presented to the House of Commons Standing ...
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