DEADLINE – August 6, 2021 – CMHA-NL invites nominations for the 2021 Mental Health Research Scholarship, Mental Health Media, Mental Health Leadership and Pottle Awards.
When we understand and work with our emotions, this helps protect our mental health, during tough times like the pandemic and throughout all stages of life.
A Recovery College is a mental health learning centre that is open to everyone. You are invited to participate in a survey to help inform the planning and development of a Recovery College at Canadian Mental Health Association, Newfoundland and Labrador (CMHA-NL).
As of February 9, 2021, all CMHA-NL offices are closed to the public. Staff will work remotely to ensure regular operations continue. Find tools, webinars, and more resources…
CMHA-NL Receives $20,000 Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund Grant for Seniors’ Mental Health
Jan 20, 2021
The funding will allow CMHA-NL to facilitate Mental Health First Aid for Seniors for 105 participants in St. John’s, Clarenville and Grand Falls-Windsor. Participants will include formal caregivers and those who work with seniors, as well as informal caregivers, including family members, friends and neighbours.
Early this year, Lorne Bennett, Executive VP with Pennecon, presented CMHA-NL with a $50,000 cheque. This incredible donation is part of Pennecon’s commitment to a 5-year, $250,000 fund, that allows CMHA-NL to deliver training in mental health awareness, suicide prevention and stigma reduction in NL.
Is Blue Monday really the most depressing day of the year? Scientifically speaking, no. What is very real, however, is Seasonal Affective Disorder, and so are the “winter blues.” If winter’s got you feeling down, try to get your heart rate up. Research shows that even 10 minutes of physical activity can help you beat the #WinterBlues.
Opinion: Mental Health for All – A Statement on the Waterford Hospital
Dec 17, 2020
Our community has been waiting, watching, and yearning for a change to the Waterford Hospital. There have been statements made, news articles published, and reports written about the hospital: on its physical disrepair, its approach to healthcare, and ideas for change.
With the winter season upon us in Newfoundland and Labrador, green spaces are not always easy to come by; however, when prepared for the elements, time spent in the great outdoors can still benefit our mental health.
BounceBack is a free, guided self-help program effective in helping adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Through telephone coaching and a selection of skill-building workbooks to choose from, participants can customize their own program, learn ways to overcome their symptoms and improve their mental well-being now and in the future.
The Mental Health Leadership Award honours a mental health service provider, researcher, or community leader for excellence in mental health leadership within Newfoundland and Labrador.
NL Mental Health and Addictions Program Evaluation
May 14, 2020
***Call for Participants: CLOSED*** This program evaluation will help advance CMHA-NL’s Public Reporting Project with data-driven and evidence-based evaluation. The purpose of this evaluation is to identify gaps in mental health and addictions services…
Data says NLers are anxious, crave real connection
May 4, 2020
75 per cent of Atlantic Canadians who were asked “how are you?” rely on “I’m fine, thanks” to express how they’re doing, despite the fact that they are feeling more negative emotions than positive ones these days (61% negative vs. 39% positive). The data were released to mark Canada’s 69th annual Mental Health Week, which runs May 4-10, 2020.
***DEADLINE EXTENDED to May 29, 2020*** CMHA-NL invites nominations for the 2020 Mental Health Research Scholarship Mental Health Media, and Pottle Awards.
To lower the risk of exposure and spread of COVID-19 to our community, staff, volunteers, and program participants, ALL CMHA-NL OFFICES ARE CLOSED effective March 18. Our staff continue to work remotely. Check this post for updates, resources, and printable tools to help you and your loved ones during this time.
Is your workplace ready to implement the Standard? Register now for our Psychological Health and Safety Advisor Training course and gain the skills you need to move your organization forward.