An variety of information about mental health topics is available online. Both the National office and BC Division office of CMHA provide well-researched yet accessible information and resources pertaining to mental health.
- CMHA National Brochures online
- CMHA BC Division Resources
- 42 Fact Sheets from the Mental Health and Addictions Primer produced by BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information
Did you know?
- One in every five Canadians will have a mental health problem at some point in their lives. Mental illnesses account for a large percentage of hospital stays every year.
- Nearly half of all college students
report feeling so depressed at times that they have trouble functioning. - 1 out of 4 adults will experience a depressive episode by age 24.
- Mental illnesses affect people of all ages, educational and income levels, and cultures.
- The Stigma attached to mental illnesses presents a serious barrier not only to diagnosis and treatment but also to acceptance in the community.
10 tips for good mental health:
- Build healthy self esteem
- Eat well and keep fit
- Create positive family relationships
- Make friends who count
- Create a meaningful budget
- Get involved - volunteer
- Manage stress effectively
- Learn to cope with changes that affect you
- Identify and deal with your moods
- Find a spirituality to call your own
