Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has found that young drivers who experience depression and anxiety are more likely to partake in risks on the road. Researchers from QUT’s Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety led the study, and the results have been published in the international journal Injury Prevention. The definition of risky driving behaviour […]Continue readingLink between risky driving, anxiety and depression (Australia)
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Improvements in work conditions lead to improved mental health (Australia)
A study recently published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health found that improving three specific working conditions results in corresponding improvements in depression and anxiety in employees. A study conducted by the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health at the Australian National University used data from a self-administered questionnaire completed by 1,975 employees ranging […]Continue readingImprovements in work conditions lead to improved mental health (Australia)
Disability rights convention receives 100th ratification (UN)
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) has received its 100th ratification. In May, Colombia joined other countries in supporting greater access, backed by the signatories’ legal systems, for persons with disabilities to participate fully in their communities, including the political process and health and education services. The UN convention […]Continue readingDisability rights convention receives 100th ratification (UN)
Call for proposals for the Provincial HSJCC conference
June 17, 2011 is the deadline for submitting abstracts to the Provincial Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee (HSJCC) bi-annual provincial conference. Titled “Human Services and Justice: Accomplishments, Changes and Opportunities,” this conference will be held in Toronto from November 21-23, 2011. The conference will cover a range of themes and showcase accomplishments and changes […]Continue readingCall for proposals for the Provincial HSJCC conference
Call for papers from the Network for Aboriginal Mental Health Research
July 15, 2011 is the deadline for applying to the Network for Aboriginal Mental Health Research’s (NAMHR) 4th annual call for papers, for the Dr. Joseph Couture and Dr. Gail G. Valaskakis prizes. These awards are granted to two graduate students in health sciences who have a commitment to Aboriginal mental health. Winners will receive […]Continue readingCall for papers from the Network for Aboriginal Mental Health Research
Call for conference proposals on health and wellness of LGBT communities
Rainbow Health Ontario is inviting proposals for its second biennial provincial conference on LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans) health and wellness. The 2012 conference, Supporting LGBT Health Through Every Stage of Life, will be held in Ottawa from March 20 to March 23, 2012. The conference will provide a forum for health and social […]Continue readingCall for conference proposals on health and wellness of LGBT communities
Peer support services around the world
The International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership (IIMHL) has recently updated their summary document on peer support services in the mental health and addiction sectors in Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland and the US. Although this is not meant to be a comprehensive review or analysis, some common themes did emerge. For example, […]Continue readingPeer support services around the world
Call for papers with mental health promotion focus
The Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health is seeking submissions for a special issue devoted to mental health promotion from a population health perspective. The special issue, sponsored by the Canadian Population Health Initiative of the Canadian Institute for Health Information, will put particular emphasis on equity and the role of social determinants of health. […]Continue readingCall for papers with mental health promotion focus
Diabetes and Mental Health Peer Support Project newsletter release
The Diabetes and Mental Health Peer Support Project has launched the first in a series of newsletters to increase awareness about the value of mental health peer support in diabetes prevention and self-management strategies. This inaugural newsletter focuses on peer support by providing a definition, an interview with a peer support trainer and an update […]Continue readingDiabetes and Mental Health Peer Support Project newsletter release
Community research ethics office opens in Waterloo
An innovative new service has opened its doors in Waterloo. The Community Research Ethics Office (CREO), an initiative of the Centre for Community Based Research, provides community-based researchers with access to an ethics support and review process. The CREO’s services are offered in an environment that fosters the participation and collaboration of community researchers in […]Continue readingCommunity research ethics office opens in Waterloo