Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Eating disorders have the highest overall mortality rate of any mental illness — one in ten will not survive their disorder. Despite this sobering reality, eating disorders are poorly understood,...
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Family Day
Our office is closed today for Family Day. This holiday is observed in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Saskatchewan. The third Monday in February is celebrated in Prince...
Black Mental Health Week
In 2020, the City of Toronto hosted the first Black Mental Health Day in partnership with TAIBU Community Health Centre. It is now observed annual on the first Monday of...
International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
“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...
National AccessAbility Week (NAAW)
National AccessAbility Week, held from May 28 to June 3, 2023, is a time to celebrate the contributions of Canadians with disabilities and promote efforts to increase accessibility and inclusion...
Paramedic Services Week
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...
World Eating Disorders Action Day
During World Eating Disorders Action Day, we can help break the cycle of shame and silence that leads to inaction around these diseases.
National Indigenous History Month
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.
Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day
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.
World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day offers a moment to reflect on the extraordinary resilience of families and individuals forced to flee their homes in search of a safer, better future. As a...
Disability Pride Month
During July, we’ve been celebrating Disability Pride Month. What started in the United States in 1990 has become a global movement of empowerment and visibility for those with disabilities. In...
Office Closed
Our office is closed Monday, July 3, 2023. We'll be back on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. If you need to talk, Wellness Together Canada is open 24/7! Call, text, go...