Mental health concerns are among the many challenges Ontarians are currently facing amid COVID-19 pandemic. At this time of public uncertainty, CMHA's […]Continue readingNew BounceBack campaign promotes access to mental health program
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Canadian Mental Health Association, Niagara branch, has been providing mental health programs and services to assist individuals 16 years and older […]Continue readingAbout CMHA Niagara
About CMHA Niagara
Canadian Mental Health Association, Niagara branch, has been providing mental health programs and services to assist individuals 16 years and older […]Continue readingAbout CMHA Niagara
Since it was #MentalHealthWeek, this week's #FactFriday is on the topic of mental health, and specifically within children.The following information comes from a report published in January of 2021 by Public Health Ontario.
"Children’s mental health and behaviour have been overall negatively impacted by the COVID-19 public health measures. Young children and adolescents were affected differently. Parents of young children reported more behavioural difficulties, hyperactivity, and conduct problems, while adolescents were more likely to have increased anxiety and depressive symptoms, increased suicidal ideation, and increased frequency of alcohol consumption for those reporting any use."
Read about how you can make mental illness in Niagara #UNIGNORABLE. ow.ly/eooI50EGUwf
Public Health Ontario full report. ow.ly/Mb3h50EGUwV
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Tara McKendrick, Executive Director of CMHA Niagara recently interviewed with Mike Balsom, YourTV Niagara about Mental Health Week. See the video here: www.yourtv.tv/node/309086
