On the heels of discussion in our community recently about the validity of the practice of conversion therapy, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Oxford County wishes to confirm its stance that conversion therapy has no therapeutic merit and only perpetuates oppression and discrimination toward those who are part of our 2SLGBTQ+ community. Research has shown […]Continue readingCMHA Oxford supports 2SLGBTQ+ community, condemns conversion therapy
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How are we feeling? Canadians are worried, bored, stressed, lonely and sad
Toronto, ON and Vancouver, BC (May 3, 2021) – The pandemic is taking an emotional toll on people in Canada, as 77% of adults report feeling so-called negative emotions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The five most common responses across Canada were ‘worried or anxious,’ ‘bored,’ ‘stressed,’ ‘lonely or isolated’ and ‘sad’. This […]Continue readingHow are we feeling? Canadians are worried, bored, stressed, lonely and sad
Addiction Services of Thames Valley, CMHA Elgin Middlesex and CMHA Oxford Announce Integration
Igniting hope and fostering change by providing a continuum of mental health and addiction education, supports and services will be the mission of the soon-to-be CMHA Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services. After many months of working together at the governance, leadership and staff levels, Addiction Services of Thames Valley, CMHA Elgin Middlesex and […]Continue readingAddiction Services of Thames Valley, CMHA Elgin Middlesex and CMHA Oxford Announce Integration
Third poll in CMHA Ontario series indicates mental health impact of COVID-19 at all-time high
(Toronto, March 15, 2021) – As we mark the one-year anniversary of the province’s COVID-19 emergency declaration, a new survey is highlighting alarming trends that indicate the pandemic’s strain on the mental health of Ontarians has reached all-time highs. The latest polling data commissioned by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division shows that only […]Continue readingThird poll in CMHA Ontario series indicates mental health impact of COVID-19 at all-time high
Resource on using social media to benefit your mental health
On February 9, CMHA joins educators, industry professionals and the community worldwide in acknowledging Safer Internet Day, which aims to create both a safer and a better internet, where everyone is empowered to use technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively. When it comes to new technologies, one of the biggest concerns with regards to mental […]Continue readingResource on using social media to benefit your mental health
Happy Holidays from CMHA
Season’s greetings from everyone at CMHA Oxford. Our office will be closed from December 25 until January 3, re-opening on January 4.Continue readingHappy Holidays from CMHA
National Study: Despair and suicidal feelings deepen as pandemic wears on
New national survey finds Canadians’ mental health erodingContinue readingNational Study: Despair and suicidal feelings deepen as pandemic wears on
Canadian Mental Health Association Oxford & United Way Oxford collaborate to support frontline and healthcare heroes
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Oxford and United Way Oxford are collaborating to provide mental health support to Oxford County’s frontline and healthcare heroes. This program is created in response to COVID-19 and the increased stress and anxiety experienced by those working on the frontlines during the pandemic. It provides up to four 1-hour […]Continue readingCanadian Mental Health Association Oxford & United Way Oxford collaborate to support frontline and healthcare heroes
CMHA recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day 2020
CMHA joins the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) in inviting all individuals and communities to find a way to recognize and support World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) on September 10th. It can be as simple as sending a message to those who are in despair, those who are grieving, and those who are supporting […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day 2020
Most Ontarians fear second wave of COVID-19, worries linked to actions of others: CMHA poll
A new poll shows an overwhelming majority of Ontarians (84 per cent) remain concerned about the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19, primarily driven by worry of other people not following the proper distancing rules as businesses and schools reopen. The survey conducted by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division indicates respondents […]Continue readingMost Ontarians fear second wave of COVID-19, worries linked to actions of others: CMHA poll