(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
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
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
New national survey finds Canadians’ mental health erodingContinue readingNational Study: Despair and suicidal feelings deepen as pandemic wears on
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 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
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
As Ontario’s economy gradually re-opens during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new toolkit is now available to support employers and employees in navigating the mental health implications of returning to physical workplaces. Developed by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division, in partnership with Mental Health Works and BounceBack Ontario, Return to the workplace: A psychological […]Continue readingNew CMHA toolkit supports employees, employers with planning psychologically-safe return to the workplace
‘Picks & Flicks’ organizers say the first in a series of live concert/big screen events scheduled to rock the Oxford Drive was a definite hit. Sunday evening saw excited fans arrive by the carload to experience the big stage performance they’d been missing for the past six months and the band, Full Petty Fever, delivered. […]Continue readingRock and Roll Hits for Oxford Drive In Live Music
Get out of the house! Live entertainment is back and it’s BIG, as in great music and super cinema. Three scheduled ‘Picks & Flicks’ live concert/big screen events are set to rock the Oxford Drive-In – County Road 68 – just west of Woodstock. The kick-off concert and film duo will take the stage – […]Continue readingMusic and Movies Grab Center Stage in Oxford This Month