April 7th is World Health Day. A global health awareness day under the auspices of the World Health Organization (WHO). The day provides an opportunity to draw worldwide attention to a subject of major importance to global health each year. Despite at least 140 countries enshrining health as a human right in their constitutions, the...
“No one left behind: Equality, freedom and justice for all,” is this year’s International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia theme. In 2022, we and the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction released data showing that 2SLGBTQ+ communities had been disproportionately affected by the pandemic due to increased social, political, and economic inequities. Such...
Paramedic Services Week (May 22-28) reminds us of the importance of promoting and protecting the mental health and well being of paramedics. They do invaluable work to keep us safe and are a critical community service. Paramedics are a unique hybrid of first responder and healthcare provider, two rigorous and demanding professions. Building their resiliency by implementing measures...
At the Mental Health Commission of Canada, we also see this month as an important reminder of our organizational commitment to reconciliation and cultural humility.
Let's come together to spotlight the resilience, celebrate the talent, and recognize the contributions of 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
During World Eating Disorders Action Day, we can help break the cycle of shame and silence that leads to inaction around these diseases.
On Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day, it’s time to bust the stigma that discourages men from talking about their mental health and seeking help if problems emerge.
Every year in Canada, an estimated 4,000 people take their own lives. By working together, as friends, colleagues, grass roots organizations and elected officials, we can conquer the shame and stigma that have shadowed suicide for far too long. Being a champion for suicide prevention can be as simple as: Creating an effective suicide prevention...
A world-class event set to take place in Ottawa, on September 19-20, 2024. Hosted by the eMental Health International Collaborative (eMHIC) in collaboration with the Mental Health Commission of Canada, the Congress is a must-attend for mental health professionals seeking to stay current with national and global best practices in digital mental health. Register Here...
Each November, the Movember campaign seeks to raise awareness and improve mental and physical health outcomes for men around the world. Some show their support with symbolic moustaches, while others lend their voice to the overdue conversation about men’s mental health. We have long advocated for increased awareness of the unique mental health realities faced...
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honours the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. You can learn more about TDOR from GLAAD: https://www.glaad.org/tdor Transgender (trans) people face unique stressors, including higher rates of harassment and discrimination, and, as a result,...
A Free Online MHSUH System Transformation Summit. Join us March 4th & 5th, 2025 11:00am – 3:00pm EST! Learn more about mental health and substance use health (MHSUH) system change directly from change makers at our free System Transformation Summit – Better Together: Sharing Helpful Approaches to Create Positive System Change.Save the Date for our...
