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Statements

More than words, action is needed for Mental Illness Awareness Week

From Mental Health Commission of Canada For too long, a mental illness diagnosis was compounded by feelings of shame, weakness, or otherness. But since 1992, ...
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Orange Shirt Day: Building a future generation free of racism and trauma

From Mental Health Commission of Canada Orange Shirt Day, September 30, is an occasion to pause and remember Canada’s residential school survivors and to reflect ...
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Statement by Chuck Bruce, Mental Health Commission of Canada board chair, announcing three new board members

From Mental Health Commission of Canada I am pleased to announce the following appointments to the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) board of directors: ...
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Mental Health Commission of Canada urges action on World Suicide Prevention Day

From Mental Health Commission of Canada Today, on World Suicide Prevention Day, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is urging everyone to shine a ...
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Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day

From Mental Health Commission of Canada Today, Indigenous Peoples Day, is an opportunity to reflect on the heritage, culture and contributions of Indigenous peoples in ...
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Mental Health Week reminds us to promote and protect what’s most precious: mental health

From Mental Health Commission of Canada This week, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is proud to #GETLOUD in support of the Canadian Mental ...
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Mental Health Commission of Canada recognizes the strength and contribution of family caregivers

From Mental Health Commission of Canada Today’s National Caregiver’s Day is an important opportunity to recognize the strength and resiliency of the family caregivers who ...
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Health Minister names Chuck Bruce MHCC Board Chair

From Mental Health Commission of CanadaThe Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is pleased to announce that the Hon. Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, ...
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Federal Budget 2019 invests in mental health, suicide prevention

From Mental Health Commission of Canada The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) welcomes the inclusion of important mental health priorities in Budget 2019.  In ...
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