New research published in Biomed Central Medicine compares the incidence of depression in 18 countries. Researchers collaborated with the World Health Organization Survey Initiative from 20 centres to investigate the prevalence of depression and major depressive episodes (MDE) in the world. To be classified as having an MDE, people had to fulfill five out of nine criteria […]Continue readingGlobal depression (International)
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Project explores the impact of violence on college women with disabilities
Springtide Resources, an organization dedicated to ending violence against women, has developed a project to explore the impact of violence and violence prevention on college and university campuses within Canada. Women 18 to 29 years of age are invited to share their experiences of violence and violence prevention in one of five focus groups occurring […]Continue readingProject explores the impact of violence on college women with disabilities
Call for proposals for annual Rainbow Health Ontario conference
Rainbow Health Ontario is inviting individuals and groups to submit proposals for its second annual provincial conference addressing the health and wellness needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities. The deadline for English or French submission is September 16, 2011. The focus of the conference, which will be held in Ottawa in March […]Continue readingCall for proposals for annual Rainbow Health Ontario conference
“That’s Just Crazy Talk” coming to Toronto
Both a research study and a play, “That’s Just Crazy Talk” is premiering July 28, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in Toronto at The Great Hall. This is a thoughtful and funny stage-play about one woman’s lived experience with bipolar disorder. Acclaimed actress, playwright, and mental health educator, Victoria Maxwell wrote and performs in this theatrical-based […]Continue reading“That’s Just Crazy Talk” coming to Toronto
CMHO call for presentations
Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) is hosting its annual conference on November 21 – 22, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario. The conference theme is “Partnering for a Better Child and Youth Mental Health System” to support knowledge exchange and to help build community networks. Submissions are sought that illustrate successes and challenges in partnerships between community-based […]Continue readingCMHO call for presentations
New Mental Health Works website launched
Mental Health Works (MHW) is a program of the Canadian Mental Health Association that helps Canadian employers address mental health issues in their organizations. MHW has recently launched a new website; it provides extensive information on employer solutions, employee supports, a newsletter and the reasons why mental health in the workplace matters so much. Please […]Continue readingNew Mental Health Works website launched
CMHA Durham Branch achieves accreditation
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Durham Branch has just received notification that they are the first CMHA branch in Canada to be accredited by Accreditation Canada. Accreditation Canada is a not-for-profit, independent organization providing national and international healthcare organizations with an external peer review process that helps to drive quality improvement. Congratulations to CMHA Durham […]Continue readingCMHA Durham Branch achieves accreditation
CMHA Ontario Applauds the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police for their Commitment to Protecting the Privacy of Individuals with Mental Health Conditions
(TORONTO, July 25, 2011) – Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario applauds the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) for their commitment to protecting the privacy of individuals with mental health conditions through the development of their new provincial guideline for conducting police records checks. At present, when an individual with a mental health […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario Applauds the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police for their Commitment to Protecting the Privacy of Individuals with Mental Health Conditions
Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion is now Public Health Ontario
Public Health Ontario (PHO) is the new name for the Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion (OAHPP). Effective June 14, 2011 the name and tag line, “Partners for health” reflect the agency’s role in protecting and promoting the health of all Ontarians and its philosophy of collaboration with partners to achieve shared goals. The […]Continue readingOntario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion is now Public Health Ontario
Understanding risk factors for postpartum depression
An article entitled, “Is mode of delivery associated with postpartum depression at 6 weeks: a prospective cohort study,” recently published by researchers from McMaster University, York University, the University of Toronto, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and Mount Sinai Hospital, examines the relationship between delivery mode (vaginal versus caesarean section) and postpartum depression. This is one […]Continue readingUnderstanding risk factors for postpartum depression