Society

Yes, me.

Why my mental illness has me classified as a person with a disability under the employment equity act

Eight Great Ideas Changing Lives Worldwide

Explore visionary global initiatives that are reshaping how we access and deliver mental health support

Dr. Eileen de Villa, Dr. James Makokis, Dr. Notisha Massaquoi, and Michel Rodrigue at the Diverse Dialogues event.

Crushing It

Reducing stigma improves mental health outcomes – so what can be done to promote compassion and systemic change?

Tough Talk Made Better

#ChatSafe guidelines for young people show how to safely discuss self-harm and suicide online.

Kit in Hand

Why I keep naloxone at work.

Tech Support

Online mental health support is breaking down barriers. We look at the potential of artificial intelligence and strategies for avoiding the pitfalls.

Tackling Teen Tech Addiction

As schools take on tech giants, experts weigh in on the broader implications of excessive screen time on youth mental health.

Remix Your Therapy

Hip hop as a therapeutic approach to building bridges with youth.

Catalyst Magazine

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Best of The Catalyst 2023

Top reads worth revisiting from the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s magazine.

988 Launches in Canada

The easy-to-remember three-digit number for suicide crises means that people in need of immediate support can call or text for help.

Mental Health at Work — It Matters

How to start the conversation

Breaking Stigmas, Saving Lives

Exploring the impact, resources, and strategies for suicide prevention

Is It Time to Decolonize Therapy?

Author Dr. Jennifer Mullan’s new book takes a critical look at care

Mental Health and Justice — A Call to Action

Getting started on a new plan for meaningful change

How To Break Up With Your Therapist

If it’s just not working, then don’t ghost. Name your needs.

Home Alone

Aging without support is becoming more prevalent for older people in Canada. How can we stem the tide? A look at inclusive aging during Loneliness Awareness Week

Imagining Accessible Work

Future directions for disability inclusion

Care for Health-Care Workers

A long-time nurse reaches out to other health professionals to foster an open dialogue about stigma around mental health

The Dread in Your Head

It’s also around you: storms, fires, catastrophe — the intersections between climate and mental health — and what you can do about it.