A new working paper from Statistics Canada contains an assessment of a broad set of factors associated with the acute care hospitalization rates for mental conditions in Canada. The paper includes two main sections: The first part of the paper examines the overall burden of a mental condition as the most responsible condition (the condition […]Continue readingNew Statistics Canada working paper on mental health
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Report from the Citizen’s Reference Panel on Ontario health services
Recognizing the ever-increasing demands for healthcare reform, PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited and MASS LBP firm have jointly commissioned and produced a report that gives voice to the public’s perception on sustainable healthcare. The report, “Public Priorities for Ontario’s Health System – a report of the Citizen’s Reference Panel on Ontario Health Services” is the culmination of […]Continue readingReport from the Citizen’s Reference Panel on Ontario health services
OACP calls for “de-emphasizing” the role of police in mental health and addictions cases
At their annual general meeting on June 29, 2011, the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) endorsed a resolution to de-emphasize the role of police in mental health and addictions cases. Police leaders in Ontario are united in their desire to see individuals with mental health and addictions receive adequate care through social services […]Continue readingOACP calls for “de-emphasizing” the role of police in mental health and addictions cases
Building Equitable Partnerships Resource release
The Building Equitable Partnerships Project of the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH) has recently released its resource of “tools and lessons learned” based on a 2008 symposium. The resource offers profiles of partnerships that involve efforts around ensuring equity, anti-oppression and reduced harm. This is particularly relevant where power imbalances can exist between […]Continue readingBuilding Equitable Partnerships Resource release
Manitoba releases provincial mental health strategy
On June 29, 2011, the Government of Manitoba released their five-year mental health strategy Rising to the Challenge: A strategic plan for the mental health and well-being of Manitobans. The strategy was accompanied by $400,000 to implement new initiatives, including a trauma resource centre to strengthen Manitoba’s mental health services. ising to the Challenge aims to improve […]Continue readingManitoba releases provincial mental health strategy
Ontario’s first women’s health framework highlights practical steps for action
The province’s first framework for improving Ontario women’s health and addressing gendered health inequities has been released. The framework document was sponsored by Echo, an arms-length agency of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, and is supported by leading academics and community stakeholders. Echo’s mission is greater health for women through leadership, productive partnerships, […]Continue readingOntario’s first women’s health framework highlights practical steps for action
Epidemic of mass incarceration” needs new approach (USA)
“Jails, and not hospitals, are the largest facilities housing psychiatric patients in the USA,” state researchers from the Center for Prisoner Health and Human Rights, a collaboration of the Miriam Hospital and Brown University. An estimated 10 million Americans cycle in and out of correctional facilities each year, with 2.3 million people being incarcerated. A […]Continue readingEpidemic of mass incarceration” needs new approach (USA)
Racial and ethnic disparities in postpartum depression care among low-income women (USA)
A recent study by the American Psychiatric Association found that there are significant racial-ethnic differences in depression-related mental health care for women after child delivery. In the study, all low-income women were found to have sub-optimal treatment as they were less likely to initiate and/or continue postpartum depression care. There were also racial and ethnic […]Continue readingRacial and ethnic disparities in postpartum depression care among low-income women (USA)
Partnership works to end mental health discrimination (Wales)
Stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health issues will be challenged by a collaboration of leading mental health charities in Wales. Time to Change Wales will be the new national program led by the charities Gofal, Hafal, and Mind Cymru. Nearly £2 million will be granted to the program by the Big Lottery Fund Cymru, Comic […]Continue readingPartnership works to end mental health discrimination (Wales)
CMHA Kawartha Lakes Branch “Dance and Comedy” Show
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Kawartha Lakes Branch is hosting a dance and comedy show on July 24, 2011 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Adelaide Place Retirement Community in Lindsay. The Country Rise Band and the comedy of Denis Grignon will entertain guests; draws, door prizes and refreshments will add to the […]Continue readingCMHA Kawartha Lakes Branch “Dance and Comedy” Show