History of CMHA: Celebrating 100 Years

January 18, 2018 By Leave a Comment

History of CMHA: Celebrating 100 Years

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is one of the oldest continuing voluntary health organizations in Canada. This year, we celebrate our 100th anniversary as the nation-wide leader and champion for mental health.

CMHA began existence as the Canadian National Committee for Mental Hygiene (CNCMH), founded by Dr. Clarence M. Hincks and Clifford W. Beers in January 26, 1918. Hincks was very interested in the field because he himself had experienced mental illness. (see our interactive timeline)
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Suicide, social media & internet celebrities: how to talk to your kids

January 4, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Recently, a YouTube star with a large following of young viewers posted a video that contained graphic and insensitive footage related to suicide. This received wide media coverage. He has since removed the video and posted an apology; however, we know that this video (and coverage of the video) has had an impact on many people and has raised some very important issues. Given his young audience, we also know that many parents may want to address these issues in age-appropriate ways with their children. These aren’t easy discussions and there are many aspects to them, but we’ve compiled some information, talking points, and resources on our website and also here below:
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Workplace Mental Health in Kelowna recognized

November 23, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Valuing the overall health and well-being of employees, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, mental health education programs, and work place wellness plans – are all elements of a mentally healthy workplace that were honoured by CMHA Kelowna, November 22.

Mentally Healthy Workplace awards were handed out to a small and large business in Kelowna that demonstrated a commitment to fostering mental health in the workplace. Pihl Law Corporation received the honour for small business while the RCMP Southeast District took the honours for large business.


Mentally Healthy Workplace, Small Business award winner – Pihl Law Corporation (Okanagan Photography)	Mentally Healthy Workplace, Large Business award winner – RCMP Southeast District (Okanagan Photography)