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With more than 1.6 million people in Canada reporting an unmet need for mental health care, it’s no wonder that 1 in 2 report that they have experienced a delay in accessing services (or know someone who has). The need for quality, timely, accessible, and culturally appropriate mental health care cannot be overstated.

We inspire to open hearts to a better future.

2.1 Achieve mental and physical health equity by uplifting the strong stakeholder community and amplifying the voices of lived and living experience.

2.2 Create an inclusive and discrimination-free Canada, where recovery from mental illness isn’t just possible — it’s expected.

2.3 Influence governments and organizations to put mental health at the top of the agenda.

Below, you’ll find links to all our “Inspire” projects and programs. Please note that some of our projects fit multiple strategic objectives, so you may see them on more than one page.

Roots of Hope is a community-based model that supports populations across Canada in reducing the impact of suicide in their local context. The model builds on community expertise to implement…

Belgian singer Stromae — whose hits meld weighty themes with clubby beats — touches on the complexities of mental health on his recent album, Multitude. Ahead of his North American tour, CBC Music host Florence K looks at its lyrics and layers.

During World Eating Disorders Action Day, we can help break the cycle of shame and silence that leads to inaction around these diseases.

The CSA Z2003:20 National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students (the Standard) — the first of its kind in the world — is a set…

Children with a broad range of coping skills overcome challenging situations more easily and experience less emotional distress. The webinar described two universal school-based mental health promotion programs. “Zippy’s Friends,”…

Returning to school after summer break is always an adjustment, but this year marks a return unlike any other. After more than a year of physical distancing, virtual learning, home…

The following principles and values are intended to guide the development of policies, programs, and services that promote and support the mental health of older adults, as well as programs…

Can an online course aimed at improving health-care provider and first responder attitudes toward people with mental illnesses reduce opioid-related stigma? As evidenced in the following key findings, the evaluation…

POLICY BRIEF: HIGHLIGHTSCOVID-19 and Early Childhood Mental Health: Fostering Systems Change and Resilience ABOUT THE ISSUEGlobal health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic can have serious impacts on the mental…