The Erie-St. Clair Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) has given approval for $436,000 in funding specifically targeted for an early intervention psychosis program for teens and young adults in Sarnia. The lead agency for the program is the Canadian Mental Health Association, Lambton Kent Branch, with partners that include the St. Clair Child and Youth […]Continue readingNew funding for teen and young adult early intervention psychosis program
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MHCC responds to Globe and Mail column
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) has published an “Open Letter to All Canadians” in response to a Globe and Mail article by columnist, André Picard. In her letter, MHCC President and CEO Louise Bradley thanks Mr. Picard for his feedback (as well as that received from hundreds of other stakeholders), and responds to his observations […]Continue readingMHCC responds to Globe and Mail column
Hospitalization rates for children with a mood disorder (USA)
A new USA study looking at causes for hospitalization for children and adolescents found that a major cause of morbidity for this group are due to mood disorders that include depression and bipolar disorders. In fact, the leading reason for hospitalizations in general hospitals for children between 13 to 17 years of age, was a […]Continue readingHospitalization rates for children with a mood disorder (USA)
Depression increases risk of stroke (USA)
Researchers have found that depression poses a significant risk to developing, and dying, from a stroke. In an article published in the September 21, 2011 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health revealed the results of their meta-analysis of nearly 30 studies that included over 300,000 […]Continue readingDepression increases risk of stroke (USA)
NHL Conference call for abstracts
On June 4 and 5, 2012 the Canadian College of Health Leaders and the Canadian Healthcare Association are co-hosting the National Health Leadership Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This conference is the largest gathering of health system decision-makers from across the country, covering topics that include the challenges and opportunities of health care today. A […]Continue readingNHL Conference call for abstracts
Trans Health Connection launched
Rainbow Health Ontario, a program of Sherbourne Health Centre, has recently launched a new program called, “Trans Health Connection” (THC) aimed at improving the capacity of the provincial health care system to meet the needs of trans people. THC now provides a mentorship program for health providers (such as physicians, nurses, social workers and therapists) […]Continue readingTrans Health Connection launched
Aviva donates $1 million for Community Fund Competition
Aviva Insurance is once again holding the Aviva Community Fund Competition, created to inspire ideas that will bring about positive changes within communities across Canada. Individual Canadians or charitable organizations can submit an idea for a cause within their community, and then become actively involved in promoting the cause with friends, family and colleagues. Participants […]Continue readingAviva donates $1 million for Community Fund Competition
Social media guide for researchers
The International Centre for Guidance Studies, University of Leicester and the Research Information Network have recently published, “Social Media: A guide for researchers”. The guide was produced to give researchers a basic understanding of this rapidly evolving phenomena, and applications for use within the research realm. Through this guide, researchers can learn about the ways […]Continue readingSocial media guide for researchers
New supports for seniors with complex mental health needs
Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) across Ontario have invested $40 million to enhance services for seniors who are displaying behaviours that are associated with complex and challenging mental health, dementia or other neurological conditions. The new investments are for local initiatives that improve care by hiring and training new staff – nurses, personal support workers […]Continue readingNew supports for seniors with complex mental health needs
New warm line in the North
The North East Local Health Integration Network (NE LHIN) has announced that they will provide $170,000 to fund a Regional Mental Health and Addiction Warm Line. The Regional Warm Line will provide an option for mental health and addiction consumers to call for support prior to a crisis, resulting in fewer calls and visits to […]Continue readingNew warm line in the North