…outlining the Cross-Ministry Initiatives that support the recommendations made in the Action Plan. These initiatives include an anti-bullying strategy, suicide prevention protocols, mental health and drug treatment courts, addictions treatment,…Continue readingSaskatchewan releases 10-year mental health and addictions action plan
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Enhancing workplace mental health strategy for all
In the wake of three deaths by suicide amongst its ranks, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have announced an intensive review into the organization’s mental health support system. Collaborating with…Continue readingEnhancing workplace mental health strategy for all
OCI reviews CSC’s mental health strategy
…are twice as likely as male offenders to have a mental health diagnosis at admission. The suicide rate for federal offenders is more than seven times the Canadian average, while…Continue readingOCI reviews CSC’s mental health strategy
Antidepressants and adverse outcomes in older adults (UK)
…In all, 60,746 eligible patients were followed between January 1996 and December 2008. Adverse outcomes associated with antidepressant use included mortality, attempted suicide or self-harm, myocardial infarction, stroke or transient…Continue readingAntidepressants and adverse outcomes in older adults (UK)
Mental Health Services for Gender-Diverse and Sexual-Minority Youth
…straight or cisgender youth to: Experience depression or anxiety Use drugs or alcohol in a way that causes problems for them Attempt suicide Leave or be forced to leave school…Continue readingMental Health Services for Gender-Diverse and Sexual-Minority Youth
With the Right Amendments, the Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act Can Support All
…perpetuating stigma and discrimination against those with mental illness. -30- Coalition Members: Canadian Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention Canadian Association of Social Workers Canadian…Continue readingWith the Right Amendments, the Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act Can Support All
Inmates with mental health issues will not face solitary confinement in Ontario
…of inmates by professionals, especially those at risk of self-harm or suicide, would stave off the potentially disastrous effects of segregation. CMHA Ontario also supports the recommendations for the government…Continue readingInmates with mental health issues will not face solitary confinement in Ontario
Hamilton Local HSJCC is part of a new study on ABI in inmates
…ABI as a result of a mental illness complication such as a suicide attempt. Symptoms of ABI such as irritability, impaired thought organization, decision making, poor anger management, impulsivity and…Continue readingHamilton Local HSJCC is part of a new study on ABI in inmates
CMHA supports transgender community on International Transgender Day of Visibility
…mental health as positive, 65 per cent self-rated their mental health as fair or poor, nearly half had seriously contemplated suicide, and 61 per cent had been diagnosed with a…Continue readingCMHA supports transgender community on International Transgender Day of Visibility
4th Provincial HSJCC Conference Highlights
…CMHA Toronto’s Mark Henick screening of his TEDxToronto talk and a discussion on the language and stigma around suicide For the first time, highlights from the HSJCC conference were shared…Continue reading4th Provincial HSJCC Conference Highlights