A recent World Health Organization paper reaffirms the connection between economic activity and mental health: when the economy falters, poor mental health and mental illness increase. However the report also finds that countries with strong social and health investments do not necessarily see increases in health inequality during a weakened economy. For example, findings show […]Continue readingFive policy actions can reduce mental health problems during economic crises (WHO)
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Healthy communities must address racism (USA)
A new report reveals that race and place matter a lot when it comes to physical and mental health, and wellbeing. The report “Why Race and Place Matter: Impacting Health through a Focus on Race and Place,” builds on earlier work on place-based solutions, and directly explores the role that race and ethnicity play in […]Continue readingHealthy communities must address racism (USA)
Two new workshops from the Opening Doors Project
The Opening Doors Project is returning for a second year with two new workshops. Opening Doors is a collaborative project between Canadian Mental Health Association, Toronto Branch; Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services; and Across Boundaries Ethnoracial Mental Health Centre, with funding from Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Its purpose is to strengthen mental health, […]Continue readingTwo new workshops from the Opening Doors Project
PSR Canada seeking nominations for Pioneer Awards
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Canada (PSR/RPS Canada) is seeking nominations for its Pioneer Awards, which acknowledge contributions made by individuals and organizations in the mental health field. Nominations are sought in four categories: The Recovery Award for Excellence is presented to a program or organization contributing to the promotion of education, support, wellness and recovery in the […]Continue readingPSR Canada seeking nominations for Pioneer Awards
TDSB FUTURES pre-conference day focuses on child and youth mental health
For its inaugural FUTURES Conference, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) will be presenting a pre-conference day on May 2, 2011 devoted to increasing awareness of child and youth mental health issues. Dr. Ian Manion will be the keynote speaker on school mental health. There will also be a myriad of seminars on mental health […]Continue readingTDSB FUTURES pre-conference day focuses on child and youth mental health
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Look to the April edition of the Minding Our Bodies e-bulletin for the latest announcements on: Resource additions to the website, including snapshots of the recently completed “Eating Well for Mental Health” pilot programs Additions to the programming toolkit, Making the Case for Integrating Healthy Eating into Mental Health Service Provision A case study of the gardening […]Continue readingSubscribe to Minding Our Bodies e-bulletin
Anti-depressants associated with increase in atherosclerosis in men (USA)
Preliminary results of an observational study using more than 500 twins has found that middle-aged men taking anti-depressants show five percent more atherosclerosis in the carotid artery than their twin who was not taking mood-altering medication. The results, which have yet to be peer-reviewed, were presented at the American College of Cardiology conference in New […]Continue readingAnti-depressants associated with increase in atherosclerosis in men (USA)
Ontario’s 2011 Budget released
The 2011 Ontario Budget was announced in the Legislature on March 29th, 2011. A number of budgetary items are relevant to mental health and addictions: The government continues to indicate that it is committed to releasing a comprehensive 10-year Mental Health and Addictions Strategy The government will increase funding for children’s mental health by $93 […]Continue readingOntario’s 2011 Budget released
Ontario approves new drug dispensing machines for remote and rural areas
The Ontario government has approved the use of drug dispensing machines for rollout across the province, after a successful pilot project at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The remote dispensing machines will allow for 24/7 access to pharmacy services, thereby increasing access for people living in remote and rural areas of Ontario. This new technology allows […]Continue readingOntario approves new drug dispensing machines for remote and rural areas
CMHA Ontario responds to Housing Services Act, 2010
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario (CMHA Ontario) responded to Ontario’s Bill 140, Housing Services Act 2010 with a submission to the Standing Committee on Social Justice. The recently proposed Housing Services Act, 2010 replaces the Social Housing Reform Act, 2000 and is intended to enhance housing services to social housing tenants. CMHA Ontario made six recommendations. The main recommendation clarified […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario responds to Housing Services Act, 2010