It’s Ok Not To Be Ok.

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We have compiled stories, articles and resources from our partners so you can keep up to date on the latest information about mental health initiatives, services and research in Canada.

From coast to coast, our partners are spearheading forward-thinking and impactful initiatives to remove the stigma that surrounds mental illness. Check back often for updates.

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Cdn Suicide Association for Suicide Prevention, September 10, 2021

Cdn Suicide Association for Suicide Prevention is holding a webinar on September 10th at 2pm EST (English with French subtitles) using this year’s theme Creating Hope Through Action.” Three panelists will share their experiences. Registration is required.

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Pink Shirt Day: Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Tomorrow is Pink Shirt Day – a day dedicated to treating everyone with respect and dignity. With 1 in 3 youths in Canada bullied, we asked Maxine, a member of the National Youth Council at Kids Help Phone – What is the one piece of advice you would give to someone who is experiencing bullying?

Global Heroes Magazine Feature

If there’s ever been a time when it’s ok to not be ok, the time is now. We’re all dealing with various levels of stress, anxiety, and uncertainty. It’s time to shine a spotlight on mental health and to actively get involved in ways to support mental wellness. Check out our full feature article on pages 74-75 in the Global Heroes Magazine.

Supporter: Global Heroes

What is bullying?

Some people may call it harassment, abuse, meanness or drama. However bullying is labelled, it’s always considered to be harmful and unwanted behavior. Bullying is done on purpose and is usually repeated.

Partner: Kids Help Phone

How to help a friend who’s experiencing bullying?

Finding out your friend is experiencing bullying is never easy. You may feel sad, scared or even angry about what your friend is going through. Even if you feel helpless, remember there are things you can do to help.

Partner: Kids Help Phone

CAMH & Bullying Does not end after school...or does it?

Many of us have experiences with bullying. Whether we’ve been bullied or have bullied another person, most of us convince ourselves that it ends after we get our high school diploma. The past is behind us – but is it really?

Partner: CAMH

Canada's youth need inclusive sexual health curriculum

After experiencing the gaps in our mental health care system first hand, Bryan became a passionate mental health advocate in his community. He joined the Jack.org network four years ago, and has been involved in all three major programs.

Partner: Jack.org

Mental Health 101: Jack.org Virtual Talks

Jack.org is a charity that trains and empowers young leaders who are revolutionizing mental health. They are working towards a Canada where all young people understand how to take care of their own mental health and look out for each other.

Partner: Jack.org

Funded Programs

We invest donor dollars in mental health & addiction programs that promote healing, skill-development, mental health literacy, and peer support. Our funding helps Nova Scotians living with mental illness and addiction, and their loved ones, recover and reclaim their lives in treatment and during recovery in their own communities.

Partner: Mental Health Foundation of NS

Not suicide. Not today.

When we all say Not Today together, it’s easier to say it when we’re alone. This is a pledge—a promise—to do everything we can to prevent suicide and stop mental illness from destroying lives. Stories of strength and resilience in the face of adversity—a reminder that no one has to die by suicide. Not today.

Partner: CAMH

Asante said Not Today.

Asante Haughton agreed to volunteer for CAMH’s Not suicide. Not today. campaign for one reason and one reason only. “I am doing this so I can be a voice for people who look like me.” Born in Jamaica and raised in Toronto by a single mother, whatever the normal arc of his childhood would have been was derailed.

Partner: CAMH

COVID-19 Youth Mental Health Resource Hub

COVID-19 has, and will, impact the mental health of people everywhere. Kids Help Phone has seen an unprecedented surge of young people feeling more stressed than usual reaching out during this global pandemic. Finding accurate information and appropriate resources can be hard.

Partner: Jack.org

Kids Help Phone’s ultimate back-to-school guide

Heading back to school after summer vacation? Here’s how to get ready for class. Whether you love, hate or are indifferent about going back to school, it’s something every student has to prepare for. Check out these ways to make the transition from summer vacation to a new school year easier.

Partner: Kids Help Phone

Be There for those you love

Being there for someone is an art, not a science. There’s no formula or instruction manual because every situation is different. Be There Basics will help you learn how to recognize when someone might be struggling with their mental health and gives you 5 Golden Rules to help you support and be there for them.

Partner: Jack.org

Shelley Hofer, a CAMH patient from Barrie receiving rTMS treatment

Shelley Hofer says the treatment she’s received for depression at CAMH has saved her life. “It’s hard to explain that you’d feel so low and the only way out is to take your own life,” explains Shelley, who has been getting treatments at CAMH for a decade. “I would have died if I didn’t get this help.”

Partner: CAMH

CAMH COVID-19 story page with personal accounts of living with mental issues during the pandemic

It may be a while yet before we know the full measure of the impact of COVID-19 on our mental health, but preliminary surveys indicate that many Canadians are reporting higher levels of psychological distress. To help guide us during these uncertain times, we reached out to members of the CAMH extended family.

Partner: CAMH