The National Alcohol Strategy Advisory Committee (NASAC) released Canada’s “Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines” on November 25, 2011. The guidelines will help health professionals across the country give evidence-based, consistent advice on drinking and its impacts on their patients. According to a 2002 study conducted by the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse, alcohol-related problems cost our […]Continue readingCanada releases low-risk alcohol drinking guidelines
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DSM-5 proposed disorders under scrutiny (USA)
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5), to be published in 2013, is receiving push back from some experts in the form of an open letter and on-line petition. The DSM is used extensively in the clinical field of mental health to diagnose and treat individuals identified with a recognized disorder. The fifth edition has received […]Continue readingDSM-5 proposed disorders under scrutiny (USA)
Increased risk for diabetes for kids on antipsychotics (USA)
A new study by the University of Massachusetts finds that children who take antipsychotic drugs for the treatment of bipolar disorder, autism and other mental disorders may be at an increased risk of diabetes. Previously conducted research has linked “second-generation” antipsychotics to increased risk of developing diabetes amongst adults but this new study, published in […]Continue readingIncreased risk for diabetes for kids on antipsychotics (USA)
Raise drinking age now, lower suicide and homicide rates later (USA)
In a study to be published in the February 2012 issue of Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, researchers will show that a lower drinking age is associated with several adverse, long-term outcomes that include suicide and homicide. While this may not come as a surprise, the novel discovery is that youth who were legally permitted to […]Continue readingRaise drinking age now, lower suicide and homicide rates later (USA)
SAMHSA changes mental health and substance abuse grants (USA)
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in the United States, has altered its approach to the administration of State Mental Health and Substance Abuse Block Grants. This change was undertaken to give individual States increased health funding flexibility and support in preparation for health coverage expansion in 2014. Changes will help States […]Continue readingSAMHSA changes mental health and substance abuse grants (USA)
NE LHIN focusing on chronic conditions
Chronic disease management and prevention are important components of good mental health. The North East Local Health Integration Network (NE LHIN) is addressing chronic conditions as a priority because people living in Northeast Ontario suffer from some of the highest rates of chronic disease in Ontario, and also have a higher percentage of people with […]Continue readingNE LHIN focusing on chronic conditions
CMHA Durham Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic
CMHA Durham held an Open House on November 1, 2011 to showcase its new Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic, which is now accepting new clients and their families. The clinic has the capacity to serve approximately 1,600 Durham residents when it is fully operational. The clinic provides primary health care services to Durham residents who do not […]Continue readingCMHA Durham Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic
Research Snapshot: How do we improve social inclusion for people with mental disabilities?
People with mental disabilities face stigma and discrimination in their daily lives. Promoting social inclusion is important in order to overcome the discrimination and social barriers that prevent marginalized groups from living a full and meaningful life. In a recent article, Virginie Cobigo and Heather Stuart, Department of Community Health and Epidemiology at Queen’s University, […]Continue readingResearch Snapshot: How do we improve social inclusion for people with mental disabilities?
Blog: Health as if everybody counted
The Population Health Improvement Research Network (PHRN) at the University of Ottawa, and CHNET-Works! have announced the launch of a new blog “Health as if everybody counted” that focuses on research and practice related to reducing health inequity. The blog is written by PHRN affiliate Ted Schrecker, with contributions from guest writers. Posts will provide […]Continue readingBlog: Health as if everybody counted
Research Snapshot: How do we improve social inclusion for people with mental disabilities?
People with mental disabilities face stigma and discrimination in their daily lives. Promoting social inclusion is important in order to overcome the discrimination and social barriers that prevent marginalized groups from living a full and meaningful life. In a recent article, Virginie Cobigo and Heather Stuart, Department of Community Health and Epidemiology at Queen’s University, […]Continue readingResearch Snapshot: How do we improve social inclusion for people with mental disabilities?