Dr.Cheryl Forchuk, Associate Director of Nursing Research at the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, closed the CMHA Ontario pre-conference by urging delegates to examine the expanding role of technology in mental health care. Dr. Forchuk has published on many topics in relation to mental health and mental illness, including therapeutic relationships, peer support, and poverty. […]Continue readingResearcher shares promise and perils of tech for mental health care
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E-QIP names coaches, available to help
The first round of coaches have been named to the Excellence through Quality Improvement Project (E-QIP), giving the partnership the ability to offer tailored support to those community mental health and addictions agencies looking to enhance Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives. Four QI coaches and two data coaches were unveiled at CMHA Ontario’s pre-conference, Measuring Our Success, […]Continue readingE-QIP names coaches, available to help
Passion, teamwork and success – lessons from the edge
Canadian astronaut and physician Dr. Dave Williams knows working collaboratively while in outer space is essential. “When in space, we are humans first,” he said. “Why not on earth?” So when it comes to overcoming stigma associated with mental health, Williams – also the President and CEO of Southlake Regional Heath Centre and Assistant Professor of […]Continue readingPassion, teamwork and success – lessons from the edge
CMHA Ontario awards recognize media heroes
A radio host dedicated to promoting wellness among his listeners and an organization that has provided pro-bono services to spread news about the positive work of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) have been honoured with this year’s CMHA Ontario media awards. Ted Michaels is an incredible CMHA supporter, mental health advocate and person. He […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario awards recognize media heroes
CMHA Ontario conference focuses on measuring our success
More than 200 CMHA staff from across the province gathered in Toronto this week to discuss quality improvement and mental health in Ontario. Presented as a pre-conference program to the CMHA National Mental Health for All conference, CMHA Ontario’s Measuring Our Success event focused on the ongoing, collective effort to measure the impact of community-based […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario conference focuses on measuring our success