World-leading expert in youth substance use and mental health appointed CIHR Scientific Director

March 13, 2025 — Ottawa, Ontario — Canadian Institutes of Health Research Today, Dr. Paul Hébert, President of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), announced that Dr. Patricia Conrod, one of the world’s leading experts in youth substance use and mental health, has been appointed Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health…

Mental Health Meter

Thinking of suicide or worried about someone you know? Call or text 9-8-8, toll-free, anytime, for support. National Site What are you looking for? You are currently on the: National Site Visit our provincial websites Characteristics of Mental Health Understanding the characteristics that make up good mental health will help you determine how mentally fit…

Mental Illness Awareness Week | CAMIMH

Mental Illness Awareness Week is October 6 – 12, 2024.Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is an annual national public education campaign designed to help open the eyes of Canadians to the reality of mental illness. The week was established by the Canadian Psychiatric Association, and is now coordinated by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness…

Protective and risk factors for mental health

Learn about the factors that can help protect your mental health. Also find out about the factors that can put it at risk. Regardless of your age, you can have better mental health if you: follow a healthy eating pattern, which supports a healthy body and brain are physically active, which reduces stress and helps…

History of Mental Health Reform

Mental health policy in Ontario has moved from an emphasis on institutionalization of people with mental illnesses and addictions to a system that depends on effective and accessible services delivered in the community. This redirection in policy is frequently referred to as mental health reform. The following reports concerning mental health reform have been published…

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Ontario youth experiencing increasing levels of psychological distress and inability to cope

August 21, 2024 (Toronto, Canada) – The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) today released results from the 2023 Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey (OSDUHS), revealing a worrying decline in overall mental health among Ontario students.  Key findings show that 38 per cent of students rate their mental health as fair or…

The state of mental health in Canada? It’s alarming, a new CMHA report finds

You are currently on the: CMHA National Visit our provincial websites Nov 20, 2024 Our mental health system is failing people. CMHA’s new report has the data to back that up, and people using Canada’s healthcare system feel it too Through a first-of-its-kind report, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is providing an in-depth look…

The 10 Most Common Mental Health Disorders | Explained

Although it isn’t talked about much, most of us already understand that there’s been a silent epidemic following along with the Covid-19 pandemic. Of course, we’re talking about the increase in mental illnesses in Canada and around the world. Fortunately, we no longer have to suffer in silence. Help is available, but it starts with understanding…

About mental health – Canada.ca

Everyone’s mental health is important. It needs to be taken care of to make sure you stay healthy overall. Learn about your mental health, how to improve it and the resulting benefits. Mental health is the state of your psychological and emotional well-being. It is a necessary resource for living a healthy life and a…

In Canada, mental health is a privilege. It should be a right.

Thinking of suicide or worried about someone you know? Call or text 9-8-8, toll-free, anytime, for support. National Site What are you looking for? You are currently on the: National Site Visit our provincial websites Home » What we do » In Canada, mental health is a privilege. It should be a right. We aren’t…

Mental well-being: resources for the public 

Mental health is essential to our overall well-being and as important as physical health. When we feel mentally well, we can work productively, enjoy our free time, and contribute actively to our communities.This page provides resources to help you keep mentally healthy and to reduce stress. We hope you will find them useful. In cases…

Three years of war: rising demand for mental health support, trauma care and rehabilitation

WHO has documented over 2254 attacks on health care in Ukraine since the start of full-scale war in the country 3 years ago. The health-care system continues to face unprecedented challenges. In 2025, attacks on health care have not stopped and we continue to document them almost daily. Forty-two attacks have already been recorded in…

Myths and Facts About Mental Health

ver en español > How are you feeling? Checking in with your emotions might feel strange, especially if you’re not used to it. Can you name what you’re feeling—happiness, stress, boredom, or something else entirely? Whether you’re feeling happy, stressed, bored, or something else, all emotions—positive or negative—are a natural part of being human. However,…

20 Warning Signs of Untreated Mental Illness

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