Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth in Canada and more than 3000 Canadians die every year from suicide, yet less than five per cent of research dollars are devoted to its prevention. In response to this, Federal Liberals have tabled a motion for Government to fund a Suicide Prevention Strategy. In […]Continue readingSuicide prevention should be a national health priority
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Hidden depression after mild stroke
After experiencing a mild stroke, people may suffer from hidden disabilities such as depression, vision problems and challenges to cognitive processing. Researchers from the University of Montreal studied over 200 people in Quebec, Ontario and Alberta within six weeks of their stroke, and discovered that these individuals had high rates of sleeplessness and depression. In […]Continue readingHidden depression after mild stroke
Ontario’s Healthy Communities Consortium now HC Link
The Healthy Communities Consortium is now known as HC Link. This new name reflects a focus on supporting links that build healthier communities in Ontario. A new logo accompanies this transition and can be viewed at the HC Link website. HC Link is funded by the Ministry of Health Promotion and Sport to support community […]Continue readingOntario’s Healthy Communities Consortium now HC Link
Study finds self-reports of mental health disability increasing (USA)
While self-reports of disability related to other chronic conditions are decreasing, a Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researcher has found that self-reports of mental health disabilities are on the rise. His findings will be published in the November edition of the American Journal of Public Health. For this study, Dr. Mojtabai and colleagues reviewed […]Continue readingStudy finds self-reports of mental health disability increasing (USA)
CMHA Annual Report now available
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) 2010/2011 Annual Report is now available. “Gaining Momentum,” outlines the past year’s activities as well as the directions in which CMHA National is heading. CMHA’s vision is “Mentally healthy people in a healthy society”; our slogan is, “There is no health, without mental health.” To that end, CMHA has […]Continue readingCMHA Annual Report now available
Michael Schratter honoured for “Ride Don’t Hide”
Michael Schratter is a Vancouver school teacher, a man with lived experience of depression, and an individual determined to fight the stigma associated with mental illness. He is cycling solo around the world to foster greater awareness about mental illness and to inspire others who are dealing with mental health challenges. In recognition of his […]Continue readingMichael Schratter honoured for “Ride Don’t Hide”
Reminder: It is Election Day in Ontario
It is Election Day in Ontario! The polls are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today for eligible voters to cast their ballot. For information on when, where and how to vote, please visit the Elections Ontario website at www.wemakevotingeasy. Continue readingReminder: It is Election Day in Ontario
CCIM establishes Service User Advisory Group
Community Care Information Management (CCIM) has a strategic vision to provide seamlessly integrated, community-based client care where all service providers can securely share and access consistent and accurate information electronically. CCIM consists of two streams and a number of projects to support the community care sector. CCIM was asked by the community care sector to […]Continue readingCCIM establishes Service User Advisory Group
The Drug Treatment Funding Program Ontario Systems Projects are online!
In the August 11th issue of Mental Health Notes, we introduced Ontario’s Drug Treatment Funding Program (DTFP), a federal contribution program designed to support provinces and territories in their efforts to strengthen evidence-informed substance abuse treatment systems, and address critical gaps in substance abuse treatment services, particularly for at-risk youth. EENet is pleased to be supporting the communications […]Continue readingThe Drug Treatment Funding Program Ontario Systems Projects are online!
Ontario’s political parties reveal mental health and addiction positions
Three of Ontario’s major political parties – the Ontario Liberal Party, the Ontario NDP, and the Ontario PC Party – have responded to questions from the Vote4MHA campaign about where each party stands on mental health and addictions issues. The responses have been posted alongside the party platforms on the Vote4MHA website for voters to […]Continue readingOntario’s political parties reveal mental health and addiction positions