CMHA North Bay and District and organizations worldwide recognize June 27 as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day. PTSD is a mental health condition triggered by traumatic events like natural disasters, accidents, war, or assaults. Symptoms include unwanted thoughts or dreams, physical responses, strong negative emotions, and loss of interest in activities. A person with […]Continue readingJune 27 is PTSD Awareness Day
Join us on June 21 to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. It’s an opportunity to honour the rich cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. This day marks an opportunity to appreciate diverse cultures of Indigenous peoples. CMHA North Bay and District encourages our staff and service users to participate in events […]Continue readingCMHA Honours National Indigenous Peoples Day
The mental health of parents is vital for themselves and their families. Too often, parents neglect their own needs for the sake of their children. Thankfully, in recent years, there have been significant strides in addressing the mental health of mothers. There is still a lot of work to do – including bringing the mental […]Continue readingCMHA North Bay and District supports the mental health of fathers this Father’s Day
June is Seniors Month in Ontario and this year’s theme is Working for Seniors. CMHA North Bay and District is recognizing and celebrating the hard work seniors have done all their lives to make Ontario a wonderful place to live. Unfortunately, many seniors experience significant depression. It is estimated that in Ontario, 289,000 to 680,000 […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Seniors Month
CMHA North Bay and District is joined by individuals and organizations worldwide to celebrate the history, courage and diversity of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex and asexual (2SLGBTQIA+) individuals for Pride Month in June. While Pride festivals across the province recognize Ontario’s 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, it’s important to recognize that these individuals […]Continue readingCelebrate Pride during June
CMHA North Bay and District recognizes May 24th as Early Psychosis and Schizophrenia Awareness Day dedicated to supporting individuals living with early psychosis and schizophrenia to reach their full potential. Schizophrenia affects approximately 20 million people around the world. Often, individuals experiencing psychosis, disorientation or hallucination can achieve remission with treatment or find ways of […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes World Schizophrenia Awareness Day
This May 17, CMHA North Bay and District joins individuals and organizations worldwide to recognize International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB). The 2SLGBTQIA+ community faces a range of mental health challenges due to societal stigma, discrimination, and lack of acceptance. These challenges can include higher rates of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicidal […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
A coalition of organizations across public health, research and advocacy, and community mental health and addictions are calling on the province to develop a comprehensive provincial alcohol strategy to promote the health and safety of people in Ontario. In a letter released to the province today, the coalition points out that despite plans to introduce […]Continue readingOntario urgently needs a provincial alcohol strategy: health and social sectors
Content warning: This message refers to colonial and gender-based violence. CMHA North Bay and District recognizes May 5 as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S), also known as Red Dress Day. Today is a day to honour and remember the Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit […]Continue readingJoin CMHA North Bay and District as we observe Red Dress Day on May 5th
Two initiatives highlight weeklong celebration of compassion, connection and community support The 73rd annual CMHA Mental Health Week, which runs from May 6-12, will serve up a “double-double” of kindness and compassion in our community. This year’s theme for CMHA Mental Health Week is simple but mighty: “Be Kind” and centres on the idea that […]Continue readingCMHA Mental Health Week 2024 doubles up on kindness