2013 was a memorable year for me. One of the highlights of the year was visiting Canada twice to work with the Canadian Mental Health Association's (CMHA) Halton-Region Branch. Initially, they hired me to speak about being a child with mental illness at a youth event. A few months later, they hired me to facilitate a drum circle for the staff during Mental Health Week (the first week in May). Through working with the CMHA, I was inspired by their philosophy, their commitment to Canadian mental health, and the uniqueness of the different branches.
Here are the facts: 20% of Canadians will confront a mental illness in their lifetime, 8% will battle depression, and 1% will experience "manic depression" (bipolar disorder). The CMHA says that "The economic cost of mental illnesses in Canada for the health care system was estimated to be at least $7.9 billion in 1998 - $4.7 billion in care, and $3.2 billion in disability and early death." In addition, "Mental illness is increasingly threatening the lives of our children; with Canada's youth suicide rate the third highest in the industrialized world."
Known as organization that walks it's talk, the Canadian Mental Health Association supports recovery and resiliency through advocacy, education, research, and service. The CMHA was founded in 1918 and is one of the oldest charities in Canada. On average, the CMHA serves 100,000 people in 120 communities throughout Canada with 10,000 dedicated volunteers.
The Canadian Mental Health Association has a variety of branches throughout Canada. Each one serves the unique needs of the particular community that it's located in, has it's own Board of Directors, and it's own unique funding sources. Basically, each branch is it's own separate legal entity. Some of the more popular branches are located in Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Ontario, Winnipeg, BC, Peel, Hamilton, Kitchener, Vancouver, Niagra, Barrie, Durham, London, Sudbury, Kelowna, and York Region.
Canada is my neighbor. I care about my neighbor. The CMHA is an incredibly innovative organization. I look forward to seeing the continued strides forward that the CMHA takes in serving it's citizens who struggle with mental health issues and breaking down the stigma associated with it.
Here are the facts: 20% of Canadians will confront a mental illness in their lifetime, 8% will battle depression, and 1% will experience "manic depression" (bipolar disorder). The CMHA says that "The economic cost of mental illnesses in Canada for the health care system was estimated to be at least $7.9 billion in 1998 - $4.7 billion in care, and $3.2 billion in disability and early death." In addition, "Mental illness is increasingly threatening the lives of our children; with Canada's youth suicide rate the third highest in the industrialized world."
Known as organization that walks it's talk, the Canadian Mental Health Association supports recovery and resiliency through advocacy, education, research, and service. The CMHA was founded in 1918 and is one of the oldest charities in Canada. On average, the CMHA serves 100,000 people in 120 communities throughout Canada with 10,000 dedicated volunteers.
The Canadian Mental Health Association has a variety of branches throughout Canada. Each one serves the unique needs of the particular community that it's located in, has it's own Board of Directors, and it's own unique funding sources. Basically, each branch is it's own separate legal entity. Some of the more popular branches are located in Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Ontario, Winnipeg, BC, Peel, Hamilton, Kitchener, Vancouver, Niagra, Barrie, Durham, London, Sudbury, Kelowna, and York Region.
Canada is my neighbor. I care about my neighbor. The CMHA is an incredibly innovative organization. I look forward to seeing the continued strides forward that the CMHA takes in serving it's citizens who struggle with mental health issues and breaking down the stigma associated with it.
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