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
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The Nurture of Nature: The health benefits of nature
The Minding Our Bodies project has released an overview on the relationship of nature to physical and mental health. “The Nurture of Nature: Natural Settings and Their Mental Health Benefits” offers a brief review of recent research examining the impacts of natural environments specifically on mental health and well-being. The report includes findings that show positive […]Continue readingThe Nurture of Nature: The health benefits of nature
Two Healthy Change Champions honoured
Marion Quigley, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Sudbury/Manitoulin Branch, and Shana Calixte, Executive Director of NISA/Northern Initiative for Social Action, are being recognized as NE LHIN Healthy Change Champions for their work to create healthier, more inclusive and resilient communities in Sudbury and throughout the North East. In recognition of their outstanding work […]Continue readingTwo Healthy Change Champions honoured
HC Link’s 2013 Conference: Call for presenters
HC Link’s biannual conference, “Linking for Healthy Communities”, will bring together approximately 150 people working in a variety of settings and sectors across the province of Ontario to learn and share experiences and strategies for building healthy, sustainable and resilient communities. The theme of the 2013 conference is: Creating community change by engaging our communities, […]Continue readingHC Link’s 2013 Conference: Call for presenters
Middle-aged suicide rates increase dramatically (USA)
A recent report released by the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows that suicide rates for middle-aged Americans have increased dramatically over the past decade. Citing increases of 28 per cent overall, the increase is 32 per cent for women and 27 per cent for men between the years 1999 and 2010. Suicide rates […]Continue readingMiddle-aged suicide rates increase dramatically (USA)
StatsCan releases 2011 National Household Survey data
New information about the population of Canada has been released by Statistics Canada (StatsCan) about Aboriginal people and immigration in Canada. This new data comes from the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS). Data highlights include: Approximately 4.3 per cent of people in Canada are Aboriginal, a 20 per cent increase from 2006; Nearly one in five […]Continue readingStatsCan releases 2011 National Household Survey data
Still Waiting: First-hand Experiences with Youth Mental Health Services in B.C.
The Representative for Children and Youth in British Columbia (RCYBC) has released a report that calls on the provincial government to address urgent youth needs for direct mental health services in B.C. The report, “Still Waiting: First-hand Experiences with Youth Mental Health Services in B.C.,” speaks to a fragmented and under-resourced system of services for youth […]Continue readingStill Waiting: First-hand Experiences with Youth Mental Health Services in B.C.
Don’t screen routinely for depression in adults with no apparent symptoms
The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (CTFPHC) has revised their 2005 guidelines on routine screening for depression in primary care settings for adults who are at average risk, or who have characteristics that may increase their risk of depression, if they have no apparent symptoms. Contrary to the previous guideline, the CTFPHC now states […]Continue readingDon’t screen routinely for depression in adults with no apparent symptoms
Nova Scotia cracks down on cyberbullies
Victims in Nova Scotia will be better protected and cyberbullies will be held accountable for their actions, with Nova Scotia legislative changes, including a new Cyber-Safety Act introduced on April 25, 2013. The province is creating a new Cyber SCAN investigative unit within the Justice Department; investigators will respond quickly to complaints, negotiate formal or informal […]Continue readingNova Scotia cracks down on cyberbullies
Research Report Round-up: Canada Speaks 2012: Mental Health, Addictions and the Roots of Poverty
Many Canadians have been affected by addiction and mental illness. Findings from a recent report revealed that 80 per cent of those surveyed stated that they have either a friend or a family member who has experienced mental illness and/or addiction. This finding shows there is a wide sector of the population who understand, and […]Continue readingResearch Report Round-up: Canada Speaks 2012: Mental Health, Addictions and the Roots of Poverty