On September 18, Statistics Canada (StatsCan) will release new data about mental health in Canada. This release comes from StatsCan’s first major survey of Canadians’ mental health in more than 10 years. People surveyed includes individuals age 15 years and older from Canada’s 10 provinces. The survey did not include people living on reserves and other […]Continue readingStatsCan to release new information about Canadians’ mental health and access to services
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Outside our borders: EENet contributes to Qualaxia
Evidence Exchange Network (EENet) is delighted to announce a new dedicated space on the Qualaxia website, focused on mental health policy in Ontario. The space will feature blogs, tools, links, and resources that make knowledge on this topic more accessible. Qualaxia is a virtual network that aims to improve public mental health. The network connects researchers, […]Continue readingOutside our borders: EENet contributes to Qualaxia
Research Report round-up: two unique strategies help people with mental health or substance use issues find jobs
Houselink Community Homes combines work, supportive housing and inclusive community, to promote and help people recover from mental illness and addiction. This report describes strategies that can help people living with mental health and substance use issues find work. These strategies involve supporting members in their search for jobs and having employees share their lived […]Continue readingResearch Report round-up: two unique strategies help people with mental health or substance use issues find jobs
Research Snapshot: factors that affect youth hospitalizations for mental health problems
Inpatient hospitalization is one of the most expensive types of treatment for youth living with mental health problems. As a result, it’s important to understand what affects how long youth stay in hospital for mental health problems once they’re hospitalized and how often they’re readmitted to hospital for mental health issues. Researchers looked at the length […]Continue readingResearch Snapshot: factors that affect youth hospitalizations for mental health problems
The OHRC wants public feedback about human rights, creed and religion
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) wants public feedback to support a review of the policy on human rights and creed or religion. Public feedback is requested via the OHRC’s Human Rights and Creed Survey. Since the 1996 policy on creed was launched, there have been significant social and legal developments. The OHRC is seeking to […]Continue readingThe OHRC wants public feedback about human rights, creed and religion
Ontario Human Rights Commissions releases annual report
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) has released its 2012-13 annual report titled, Rights, Partners, Action. The report covers highlights of the OHRC’s past year of work, including: The release of Minds that Matter, a consultation report about human rights, addictions and mental health Focused work on human rights and housing Efforts to address competing […]Continue readingOntario Human Rights Commissions releases annual report
Government announces review of Ontario’s accessibility laws
The Government of Ontario has appointed Mayo Moran, Dean of the University of Toronto law school, to lead a review of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Enacted in 2005, the goal of the AODA is to make Ontario accessible to people with disabilities by 2025. The legislation requires government to appoint an […]Continue readingGovernment announces review of Ontario’s accessibility laws
Ontario’s bail system and its impact on people with mental health and addictions issues
The John Howard Society’s Centre of Research, Policy & Program Development has released a report entitled, Reasonable Bail?, which outlines recommendations for change to Ontario’s bail system. The report found that although crime rates are at an all time low, fewer people are being released on bail compared to 10 years ago. Those that do get […]Continue readingOntario’s bail system and its impact on people with mental health and addictions issues
Employment support for people living with disabilities: a success story
Jessica Cashmore, a crisis response worker with the Canadian Mental Health Association Cochrane-Timiskaming Branch, is a shining example of what someone can achieve with a helping hand. Jessica, who is blind and also lives with depression, secured her job with the assistance of Northern College, her local Ontario Disability Support Program’s employment supports service provider. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKPbtWTH4Xk […]Continue readingEmployment support for people living with disabilities: a success story
SURVEY REQUEST: Nutrition and Mental Health Research Priorities
Dietitians of Canada, the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario and the University of British Columbia are partnering on a national project to develop and prioritize research questions to improve nutrition practice in community mental health. The research questions will be created through a process that engages all stakeholders. You are a stakeholder if you: or someone […]Continue readingSURVEY REQUEST: Nutrition and Mental Health Research Priorities