Understanding mental illness (CMHA)
Canadian Mental Health Association
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is a national charity that helps maintain and improve mental health for all Canadians. As the nation-wide leader and champion for mental health, CMHA helps people access the community resources they need to build resilience and support recovery from mental illness. CMHA’s website provides general information about a variety of mental illnesses including: anxiety disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders, schizophrenia, self-injury and suicideInformation available in each of these sections includes basic overviews of the illnesses, signs/symptoms, who might be affected, treatment options available, and downloadable brochures.
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