The new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) has been officially released amidst major controversy. It is an update on the previous 1994 classification of mental illnesses. The fifth edition of the Manual, intended as a guide to assist clinicians diagnose and treat mental disorders, has received much criticism from the medical community […]Continue readingDSM-5 released amidst controversy
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Progress Report: Action Plan for Mental Health in New Brunswick 2011-2018
The government of New Brunswick recently released a progress report on their “Action Plan for Mental Health 2011-2018.” The progress report describes measures implemented during the first two years of the action plan. The seven goals of the action plan include: transforming service delivery through collaboration; realizing potential through an individualized approach; responding to diversity; collaborating […]Continue readingProgress Report: Action Plan for Mental Health in New Brunswick 2011-2018
Socio-economic disparities contribute to Canadian hospitalizations for self-injury
A new report finds that fewer people in Canada would be hospitalized for self-injury if socio-economic disparities were reduced. If all neighbourhoods in Canada had the same hospitalization rates for self-injury as the most affluent, the national rate would be 27 per cent lower. These findings are significant given that self-injury-related hospitalizations may indicate gaps […]Continue readingSocio-economic disparities contribute to Canadian hospitalizations for self-injury
Is suicide contagious?
A recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) finds that youth who are exposed to suicides among their peers are more at risk for suicides themselves. This phenomenon, known as “suicide contagion,” was recently studied to understand if there are at-risk youth groups that require unique interventions when exposed to suicides among […]Continue readingIs suicide contagious?
Research Report Round-up: The Real Cost of Homelessness
Relying on emergency programs to help the homeless is expensive. A report by the Homeless Hub tries to answer the following questions: Do the current expenditures to provide emergency services to homeless individuals make sense? What is the best way to deal with homelessness in Canada? Could we actually save money by housing people and […]Continue readingResearch Report Round-up: The Real Cost of Homelessness
Research Snapshot: Are financial burdens compromising the social and occupational recovery goals of EIP programs?
One of the goals of early intervention services for psychosis (often called EIP) is to help clients to recover fully. Services can include helping them find and hold a job after they have been diagnosed with a psychotic disorder, facilitating their return to school, or promoting long-term career planning. When people receiving EIP services are […]Continue readingResearch Snapshot: Are financial burdens compromising the social and occupational recovery goals of EIP programs?
CMHA Ontario hosts book launch honouring local mental health champion
Linda Chamberlain, a psychiatric survivor and award-winning mental health champion, has published a book sharing her inspiring journey through illness and homelessness. Chamberlain, who was recently honoured with the Dream Team Lifetime Achievement Award in Toronto, has published an 88-page scrapbook entitled “Not Anytime Soon: The Life & Times of Linda Chamberlain”. The book details her […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario hosts book launch honouring local mental health champion
CMHA and Partners for Mental Health host national awareness day for workplace mental health
On May 9, Partners for Mental Health and CMHA launched the “Not Myself Today” campaign with the aim of soliciting funds and support for improving mental health in the workplace. With the launch of the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety earlier this year, the Not Myself Today campaign is intended to spark discussion and […]Continue readingCMHA and Partners for Mental Health host national awareness day for workplace mental health
CMHA Ontario welcomes new Director of Communications
Camille Quenneville, CEO of Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario, is very pleased to announce that Joe Kim has joined CMHA Ontario as the Director of Communications. Joe brings vast experience to this job, having most recently managed all communications for the city of Orillia, and from his time at Queen’s Park working for provincial cabinet […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario welcomes new Director of Communications
Ontario Budget 2013 invests in community supports for mental health
The government’s social policy focus includes continued investment in health care, education, the environment and some modest gains in social assistance in their recently released 2013 Budget. For example, there is a continued focus on expanding investments in the home and community care, by one per cent. There will be no increases in base operating funding […]Continue readingOntario Budget 2013 invests in community supports for mental health