Language Matters
Black Like Whom?
A broader term captures the rich diversity within communities. Why we use ‘ACB’ over ‘Black’
Four new board directors appointed to lead Mental Health Commission of Canada in Answering the Call for all those who live in Canada
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is thrilled to announce the appointment of four new directors to our board. These leaders will work to
2SLGBTQ+ Communities Hard Hit by COVID – Impacts on Mental Health and Substance Use
From Mental Health Commission of Canada and Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction A series of Leger national surveys conducted during COVID-19 found that
Black Experiences in Cannabis and Mental Health Panel Discussion – Webinar
This resource was published in 2022. The data may be out of date. Building on the momentum of our Dialogue Series, this discussion highlighted the
Older adults and suicide – Fact sheet
This resource was published in 2022. The data may be out of date. People 65 years and older, especially men, have a high risk of
Asian Mental Health: Seeking Help During the Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a drastic effect on our mental health, especially for the Asian community. For many Asian people, stigma regarding mental health contributes to a hesitancy to discuss the issue. People do not know where to start when seeking out resources, help and treatment.
Manager’s Toolkit – Leading in a Hybrid Work Environment
In late 2012, 70 per cent of Canada’s employees said they were concerned about the psychological health and safety of their workplace, and 14 per
More than skin deep
“I’m so glad you’re Black.”
That’s the first thing Donna Richards hears from her new client. But as one of the few African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) clinicians working in the client’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) — and one of the few ACB psychotherapists in Canada — she hears it a lot.
Mental Health of Emerging Adults
Who are emerging adults? The developmental life stage from late adolescence to early adulthood (16-25) is referred to as emerging adulthood (EA). This stage is
