Source: https://london.ctvnews.ca Kristin Legault has struggled with mental illness for many years. She’s been in and out of hospital several times and has shared her mental health journey with CTV News over the years. Now, Legault is taking her experiences and using them to help others who are faced with a mental health crisis. “I READ MORE
Source: cbc.ca A one time payment of up to $600 will be sent to those who are eligible, at the end of October As a disabled person, Murielle Pitre has dealt with extra costs throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. “You have like increased fees, deliveries and deliveries for food, the price of food is going up. READ MORE
You will find below an invitation from Statistics Canada to participate in a crowd-sourcing collection initiative to better understand how Canadians are doing during the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage everyone to take part. Invitation from Statistics Canada: Statistics Canada is collecting data on the impacts of COVID-19 on Canadians’ mental health and well-being. Your participation READ MORE
All of us at RPLYT are committed to supporting Peer Supporters throughout the COVID_19 Pandemic. We understand that many people who receive peer support, and in fact many people in our communities, have fears about this virus and what the impact will be; both immediately and long term. RPLYT’s Commitment to Supporting Peer Supporters Starting READ MORE
In 2018, Canada agreed to follow the Optional Protocol (OP) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The Optional Protocol is an additional part of the CRPD that allows people to make a complaint to the United Nations, if they believe their rights under the CRPD have been violated. In celebration READ MORE
DAWN Canada’s research report comes as recently released Statistics Canada data confirms that 24% of women in Canada live with a disability. More Than A Footnote: A Research Report on Women and Girls with Disabilities in Canada examines in depth longstanding issues women and girls with disabilities face – social exclusion, high rates of violence, poverty and, READ MORE
Know an Exceptional Mental Health Advocate or Researcher? Nominate them today! CAMIMH Opens Nominations for the 2018 Champions Awards January 15, 2018 – The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) has opened its online portal for nominations for the Champions of Mental Health Awards. The Champions Awards is an annual gala devoted READ MORE
“We are Still Standing” Celebrating NNMH’s 25th AGM Meeting Wednesday December 13th 2017 Call in number: 1-866-218-3342, Participant Code: 241397 AGENDA Welcome: Role Call 1. Acceptance of the Special Members Meeting March 10, 2017 – (AGM 2015-2016) 2. Report from the National Coordinator 3. Treasurer’s Report 4. Acceptance of Audited Report for 2016/2017 READ MORE
Save the Date The NNMH 25th Annual General Meeting! December 13th, 2017 at 3pm e.s.t. READ MORE
The number of people living with depression increased by more than 18% between 2005 and 2015, according to a new WHO report. Depression is also the largest cause of disability worldwide. More than 80% of this disease burden is among people living in low- and middle-income countries. The release of these estimates, along with corresponding data READ MORE
