World Mental Health Day Statement
Ottawa – October 10, 2025 As someone who has worked in countries affected by conflict and humanitarian crises, I’ve learned that physical displacement is only
Beyond Survival: Addressing the Mental Health Crisis Among the World’s Displaced
By Karla Thorpe, Vice President, Programs and Priorities, Mental Health Commission of Canada. The statistics are staggering, but they represent real human lives: 117 million
Where to Get Mental Health Care
When you need mental health support, your options vary depending on where you live, how much money you make, whether you have access to benefits, and what language you’re most comfortable speaking.
Older Adults
A Cure for Loneliness?
Social prescribing can be used to counter isolation – for any age group. How an Rx for connection is helping communities.
Housing First – What’s Next?
In October 2024, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) convened a meeting of 62 experts from across Canada to explore how to advance Housing
Political Anxiety
Coping With Political Anxiety World events can be overwhelming. Focusing on what you can control can help alleviate stress. Published: May 2025 Key Takeaways Political
