In a report that discusses strategies to boost health promotion efforts for public health, mental health is emphasized as a key public health challenge by the Norwegian Directorate of Health. The authors focus on both national and local health promotion implementation and include an entire chapter on mental health. According to the report, Norway invested […]Continue readingMental health identified as Norwegian public health challenge (Norway)
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Ontario psychotherapy college transitional council public consultations
The Transitional Council of the College of Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Mental Health Therapists of Ontario will be holding public and stakeholder consultation meetings in four locations across Ontario starting March 25 to discuss their draft Registration and Professional Practice Regulations. The regulations are intended to meet the obligations of the College under the Psychotherapy Act, […]Continue readingOntario psychotherapy college transitional council public consultations
MCYS seeking advice on Best Start Child and Family Centres
The Ministry of Children and Youth Services (MCYS) is in the process of establishing Best Start Child and Family Centres in communities across Ontario to deliver more cost-effective and timely children’s services. Currently, MCYS is seeking input from parents and professionals to help learn more about how services can be delivered more effectively and in […]Continue readingMCYS seeking advice on Best Start Child and Family Centres
Women’s health data directory user survey
The Source: Women’s Health Data Directory is a bilingual internet-based tool that connects researchers, decision-makers, planners and others to women’s health data sources. The project team is currently conducting a survey to better meet user needs. The Source is British Columbia-based, but provides access to data for other regions as well. The project’s purpose is […]Continue readingWomen’s health data directory user survey
Latest POWER chapter focuses on women’s reproductive and gynecological health
The latest chapter of the Project for an Ontario Women’s Health Evidence-Based Report Study (POWER Study) focuses on reproductive and gynecological health. The chapter looks at issues affecting women across the lifespan, with specific sections on prenatal care, childbirth, postnatal care, abortion, hysterectomy and sexually transmitted infections. POWER is supported by ECHO: Improving Women’s Health […]Continue readingLatest POWER chapter focuses on women’s reproductive and gynecological health
March 1 deadline to submit letters of interest for EnAbling Change Partnership Program
Organizations have until March 1 to submit letters of interest for the provincial government’s EnAbling Change Partnership Program. The program, administered by the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario (ADO), provides funding to organizations with vision, leadership and commitment to promoting greater accessibility across industries and sectors. The program’s goals include assisting obligated organizations to comply with […]Continue readingMarch 1 deadline to submit letters of interest for EnAbling Change Partnership Program
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health special issue on SEEI — court support and early intervention studies
The Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health has released a special supplement issue focused on the Systems Enhancement Evaluation Initiative (SEEI). SEEI evaluated the impact of a $167 million investment made by Ontario’s Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) towards community mental health services in the province. Mental Health Notes continues to explore the articles from the special […]Continue readingCanadian Journal of Community Mental Health special issue on SEEI — court support and early intervention studies
CMHA Ontario responds to provincial mental health strategy reports
Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario recently submitted a paper to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care regarding the findings and recommendations contained in the reports of the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care’s Advisory Group (MAG) and the Select Committee of the Legislature on Mental Health and Addictions. The CMHA paper builds on the […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario responds to provincial mental health strategy reports
Provincial HSJCC quarterly newsletter and conference
The Provincial Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee (HSJCC) has launched the second issue of their electronic quarterly newsletter. The HSJCC network, which consists of 32 local committees, 14 regional committees and a provincial committee, was established in response to a recognized need to coordinate resources and services, and plan more effectively for people who […]Continue readingProvincial HSJCC quarterly newsletter and conference
Canada Post wants input on the 2011 mental health stamp design
Canada Post is asking the public to vote for their favourite mental health stamp design. Since 2008, Canada Post has raised over $2.5 million for mental health awareness and community mental health treatment in communities across Canada through the Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health. The five stamp design finalists were recently selected during a […]Continue readingCanada Post wants input on the 2011 mental health stamp design