World Mental Health Day Statement
Ottawa – October 10, 2025 As someone who has worked in countries affected by conflict and humanitarian crises, I’ve learned that physical displacement is only
Beyond Survival: Addressing the Mental Health Crisis Among the World’s Displaced
By Karla Thorpe, Vice President, Programs and Priorities, Mental Health Commission of Canada. The statistics are staggering, but they represent real human lives: 117 million
Free Suicide Prevention Training for Health-care Providers: Gain a Lifetime of Confidence in Just Three Hours
By Karla Thorpe, Vice President, Programs and Priorities, Mental Health Commission of Canada Today in Canada, thirteen people will die by suicide. At least six
World Suicide Prevention Month 2025 Statement
Ottawa — September 2, 2025 Each September, World Suicide Prevention Month offers us space to reflect on what makes prevention possible: connection, compassion, and a
The MHCC is proud to welcome Roxanne Anderson and Julie LeBlanc Hultberg to our Board of Directors.
Statement from Chuck Bruce, Chair, Board of Directors, Mental Health Commission of Canada July 3, 2025 The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is proud
Breaking the Silence – Cultural Barriers in Perinatal Mental Health Care for Indigenous Mothers
This blog post presents a review of the current literature on Indigenous Perinatal Mental Health, exploring key themes, gaps, and emerging insights. Drawing on both
Serving with heart
In Monica McAlduff, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) has found a leader whose personal journey mirrors the transformation they seek to create. The MHCC
Experts release recommendations to strengthen foundations of Canada’s Housing First approach — a critical component in the fight against chronic homelessness
News Release Ottawa, June 17, 2025 – The Mental Health Commission of Canada releases today its newest report, Housing First – What’s Next?, containing a
Same storm, different boats: A reflection on cancer, inequity and resilience
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