Impact Report

Unmasking mental health: Impact Report 2024-2025

CMHA believes that mental health is a universal human right, but while one in three people in Canada will struggle with mental health, addiction, or substance use health, a third of us also don’t have access to the resources and support we need. Our Impact Report tells the story of what we did over the last year to help fix that. 

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More stories from the last year

Stories of lived experience

The power of self-compassion

Shawn’s journey.

Courage to feel and heal

Men’s mental health matters.the

Strength in connection

How peer support can change lives.

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

We aren’t expected to pay for life-saving cancer care so why are we paying for life-saving mental health care?

Healing is helped when you realize you’re not alone

People share what’s working in mental health care.

“Bulimia put a mask over my face”

Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

My story of recovery from self-harming

Self-injury Awareness Day.

A conversation with Bill on living with bipolar disorder

World Bipolar Day.

Research, policy and advocacy

Investments in youth mental health

CMHA celebrates commitment to community mental health in Federal Budget 2024.

How compassionate are people in Canada?

Despite 92% of people in Canada claiming to be compassionate, only 38% took action to alleviate hardship.

Helping save more lives

CMHA and the Centre for Suicide Prevention support the National Suicide Prevention Action Plan.

From common ground to real change

Reflections on a landmark mental health policy summit.

Canadian Dental Care Plan

FAQs (frequently asked questions).

Taking a stand on involuntary treatment

Our response to BC government’s announcement regarding involuntary treatment.

Overpromised, underdelivered

Our analysis reveals that bilateral investments in mental health care are half of what’s claimed.

We need mental health justice now

Notes from a Senate roundtable on mental health parity.

Canada Health Act

CMHA National statement regarding federal guidance to provinces and territories on the Canada Health Act.

Mental Health Week 2024

The power of compassion

Nanalan’ partners with CMHA to highlight the power of compassion.

Nanalan’ creators speak about their mission to heal the world

“It’s all about kindness and compassion.”

Debunking the myth of compassion fatigue

What we call compassion fatigue might actually be caused by stress, burnout and moral distress.

The limits of compassion

Challenging compassion fade.

Embracing compassion in everyday life

We should all practice compassion and embrace it as part of our lives.

Our supporters and allies

Skylar Park

Olympic medalist Skylar Park pushes for better mental health during CMHA’s 2025 Push-Up Challenge.

West Fraser

West Fraser donates $450,000 to support CMHA’s Resilient Minds® program and rural mental health.

Carlton Cards

Pledging continued support for mental health.

Little Symphony

Finding the calm in the storm: How music can help students’ mental health.