A systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by researchers in the USA reveals that exercise reduces depressive symptoms in patients who have a chronic illness and are experiencing mild to moderate depression. The report was published January 23, 2012 in the Archives of Internal Medicine, vol. 172. Researchers reviewed 90 articles published before June 1, 2011 […]Continue readingExercise reduces depression for people with chronic illness (USA)
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More tobacco treatment to be made available in Ontario
People undergoing treatment for drug addictions will soon have access to free counseling supports, nicotine gum and patches to help them quit smoking. Over the next three years, the Ontario government will work with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) to support approximately 23,000 smokers undergoing addictions treatment across Ontario. Smokers in addiction […]Continue readingMore tobacco treatment to be made available in Ontario
Women’s mental health conference
Echo: Improving Women’s Health in Ontario, the Ontario Federation of Community Mental Health and Addictions Programs (OFCMHAP), the Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario and the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario (CMHA Ontario) are presenting a one-day educational event, “Women’s Mental Health: An Interprofessional Education Day for Ontario Practitioners.” Recognized leaders in women’s health will cover […]Continue readingWomen’s mental health conference
Ontario’s drug system reforms
The Ontario government recently announced that it has saved an additional $100 million in new savings with the provincial drug system reforms. The reforms, launched in 2006, are saving the province $500 million annually; this year an additional $100 million will be saved. These savings will be re-invested into providing improved community-based services such as […]Continue readingOntario’s drug system reforms
Ontario Healthy Schools Coalition call for presenters
The Ontario Healthy Schools Coalition is calling for presenters for its 11th Annual Forum to be held April 18 and 19, 2012 in Hamilton. Presenters will share strategies that foster positive mental wellness and reduce the stigma of mental illness within school communities. Almost one third of Ontario students report high stress levels, making it […]Continue readingOntario Healthy Schools Coalition call for presenters
Action Plan for Health Care released
On January 30, 2012 the Ontario government announced its Action Plan aimed at transforming the health care system, address the demographic challenges in the province, and manage the deficit. Specifically, the Action Plan for Health Care in Ontario will: Make the necessary and responsible decisions regarding funding priorities and ensure funding is shifted to areas […]Continue readingAction Plan for Health Care released
Six new family health teams open in Toronto
Six new Family Health Teams (FHTs) have opened in Toronto. One of them is the Village Family Health Team, which opened in 2011. The Village FHT will continue to grow – expanding its chronic disease and mental health programs – eventually caring for 10,000 patients. There are currently 21 FHTs in Toronto providing interdisciplinary health […]Continue readingSix new family health teams open in Toronto
Human Rights Legal Support Centre releases 2009-2010 annual report
The Human Rights Legal Support Centre (HRLSC) has just released their annual report for 2009-2010. Mandated to provide legal services to people who have experienced discrimination and who want to take legal steps to address the discrimination by filing an application to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO), HRLSC offers legal information on its […]Continue readingHuman Rights Legal Support Centre releases 2009-2010 annual report
Child development and community conference
The KMT Learning Group is hosting the “Child Development & Community Conference” on April 13 and 14, 2012. Internationally-recognized child development experts Dr. Gabor Maté, Dr. Gordon Neufield, and Ms. Jennifer Kolari will address and respond to topics on ADHD/ADD, bullying, attachment base theory, parenting, addiction, stress and more. Admission for one day is $195; […]Continue readingChild development and community conference
Watch first installment of Canada-wide webinar series
EENet invites you to attend a FREE one-hour virtual knowledge exchange session via telephone and webinar to explore what the Alberta Drug Treatment Funding Program (DTFP) is doing to enhance its substance abuse treatment system. This webinar is the second in a series that will connect stakeholders across provinces and territories as we work towards […]Continue readingWatch first installment of Canada-wide webinar series