The experience with and/or fear of violence has been linked to chronic illness, mental illness, and learning ability. The Urban Networks to Increase Thriving Youth (UNITY), which operates out of the Prevention Institute in California, has recently published fact sheets outlining key information on these relationships. Violence has long-term effects on the overall physical health […]Continue readingUNITY publishes violence fact sheets (USA)
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AGS Guide helps manage psychosis and dementia (USA)
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) has produced a guide to help healthcare professionals manage psychosis and the behavioural symptoms of dementia. The AGS Guide is available on their website atdementia.americangeriatrics.org and provides clinical information on the risk factors, evaluation and management of bipolar affective disorder, major depression, schizophrenia and the behavioural aspects of dementia. The guide […]Continue readingAGS Guide helps manage psychosis and dementia (USA)
“Next to Normal” Opening Night
The Mood Disorders Association of Ontario (MDAO) is delighted to announce that it is part of the celebration on Opening Night of the hit Broadway show “Next to Normal.” The Tony and Pulitzer Award winning show is coming to the Four Seasons Centre Toronto, beginning July 19, 2011 and a portion of ticket sales for […]Continue reading“Next to Normal” Opening Night
Call for applications for Centres for Complex Diabetes Care
The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) is inviting applications for three new Centres for Complex Diabetes Care (CCDC). A call for applications has been posted on the ministry website and submissions are welcomed up to the deadline of July 29, 2011. As part of the Ontario Diabetes Strategy, the MOHLTC is committed […]Continue readingCall for applications for Centres for Complex Diabetes Care
Updates from the Mental Health Commission of Canada
Opening Minds is an anti-stigma initiative launched in 2009 by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC). At that time, organizations across the country were invited to express interest in becoming a test site where a program would run and be evaluated. More than 50 programs were identified and selected. An overview of the Opening […]Continue readingUpdates from the Mental Health Commission of Canada
Crackdown on illegal OHIP billing
The provincial government is taking action to ensure Ontarians are not being charged extra fees to access health care services that are covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). There is a new 1-800 number and email address that is available to any Ontarian who believes he or she has been “extra-billed” for an […]Continue readingCrackdown on illegal OHIP billing
Website provides six new ideas on better workplaces
A new website hosted by the Wellesley Institute, Atkinson Foundation and Metcalf Foundation provides six new ideas to make jobs work better for all Ontarians. Topics include: Local job matchmaking A new and improved Employment Standards Act Partnerships for workplace-based learning The right job for internationally educated professionals The right to choose a union […]Continue readingWebsite provides six new ideas on better workplaces
Ontario releases Mental Health and Addictions strategy
Ontario has released its comprehensive Mental Health and Addictions strategy: Open Minds, Healthy Minds.The strategy follows Ontario’s previous mental health strategy, Making It Happen, a recent report from the Select Committee of the Legislature on Mental Health and Addictions,Navigating the Journey to Wellness: The Comprehensive Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan for Ontarians and the report to the […]Continue readingOntario releases Mental Health and Addictions strategy
Report on transitional housing for men leaving incarceration
A cost-benefit meta-analysis on transitional housing for men leaving incarceration was released in April of this year by the John Howard Society of Toronto. The report examines Transitional Housing Supports (THS) for two types of prisoners: homeless ex-prisoners and those required to abide by specific conditions outlined by the courts because they pose a threat […]Continue readingReport on transitional housing for men leaving incarceration
Report identifies consumer survivor initiatives as gateway to services
A new report developed by the Consumer Services Advisory Committee of Canadian Mental Health Association, Sudbury-Manitoulin Branch (CMHA Sudbury-Manitoulin Branch) identifies consumer survivor initiatives (CSIs) as the gateway to other health and social services. This position was stated in a report to the North East Local Health Integrated Network (NE LHIN) that detailed the future […]Continue readingReport identifies consumer survivor initiatives as gateway to services