Previous studies have suggested that gay and bisexual men may be at a higher risk for a variety of health problems, compared to heterosexual men. Researchers at the University of Toronto and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health investigated men’s health risk behaviours, and physical and mental health in relation to their sexual orientation. […]Continue readingResearch Snapshot: Differences in health outcomes and behaviours for gay, bisexual and heterosexual men
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Journalists with healthcare focus invited to apply for MHCC/CHSRF award
Journalists who focus on health care issues are invited to compete for a new award co-sponsored by the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation (CHSRF) and the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC). Eligible applicants can submit research summary articles to the CHSRFMythbusters magazine series. This special issue will focus on mental health. The winner of the […]Continue readingJournalists with healthcare focus invited to apply for MHCC/CHSRF award
2009/2010 and 2010 CCHS data available from StatsCan
Data files from the 2009/2010 and 2010 Canadian Community Health Surveys are now available for public use from Statistics Canada (StatsCan). The files include data collected from approximately 13,000 individuals, aged 12 or older, from all provinces and territories. Data is available from 98 health regions across Canada, and for indicators such as: physical activity, […]Continue reading2009/2010 and 2010 CCHS data available from StatsCan
2011 Chief Public Health Officer Report looks at youth health and wellbeing
The Chief Public Health Officer of Canada has released the “2011 Report on the State of Public Health in Canada.” This year’s annual report puts the focus on the health and wellbeing of youth (ages 12 to 19 years) and young adults (ages 20 to 29). This is the fourth annual Chief Public Health Officer’s […]Continue reading2011 Chief Public Health Officer Report looks at youth health and wellbeing
New report points to successful housing initiatives for person with mental health issues
A recently released paper by the Center for Addition and Mental Health (CAMH) and the Canadian Council on Social Development (CCSD), along with other partners, has provided a national scan on the current housing and community support needs of persons with mental health issues, highlighting examples of successful new housing models. The paper, funded by […]Continue readingNew report points to successful housing initiatives for person with mental health issues
BC expands Workmen’s Compensation for mental stress benefits
British Columbia has joined Alberta, Saskatchewan, Quebec, Yukon, Nunavat and Northwest Territories in expanding workers’ eligibility for stress benefits. BC Labour Minister MacDiarmid announced that the provincial government is amending the Workers’ Compensation Act to cover employees beyond the initial acute reaction to a sudden and traumatic event. Workers who suffer from an accumulation of […]Continue readingBC expands Workmen’s Compensation for mental stress benefits
Heavy use of methamphetamines and schizophrenia
A new study by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) finds that there may be a link between heavy use of methamphetamines and schizophrenia. The increased risk for schizophrenia was discovered after reviewing the California hospital records of 42,412 patients who were admitted between 1990 and 2000 with a diagnosis of drug dependence […]Continue readingHeavy use of methamphetamines and schizophrenia
Mental health care hospital performance indicators
Ontario’s four specialty mental health hospitals: The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores), Royal Ottawa Mental Health Group (The Royal) and Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care (Waypoint) launched the Mental Health and Addictions Quality Initiative (MHAQI) at the Ontario Hospital Association’s HealthAchieve conference. The […]Continue readingMental health care hospital performance indicators
Frontline soldiers experience mental health problems after Afghanistan
The Canadian Forces has just released the findings of a new study that reveals almost 25 per cent of soldiers who fought in Afghanistan during 2007 now suffer from a mental health disorder. Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects one in five soldiers who were stationed in Kandahar. These findings were presented at a military […]Continue readingFrontline soldiers experience mental health problems after Afghanistan
Depression and heart disease in young adults (USA)
A new study conducted by researchers from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia shows that major depressive disorder is associated with increased risk for heart disease that starts in young adults. In a survey that included more than 7,000 participants under the age of 40 years, investigators found that young people with a history of depression […]Continue readingDepression and heart disease in young adults (USA)