A recent study conducted by Metropolis British Columbia, titled “Why do some Canadian employers prefer to interview Matthew but not Samir?” found there is significant discrimination against immigrants in the Canadian labour market. The study examined call-back rates from resumés submitted to online job postings for multiple occupations across the country in Vancouver, Toronto and […]Continue readingImmigrants face discrimination in Canadian labour market
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Apply for CAMH Community-Based Research Fellowship
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is offering a postdoctoral fellowship in community-based research (CBR). This fellowship, along with others, is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, as well as patrons of CAMH. CAMH is committed to research that is responsive to community needs and priorities. For that reason, […]Continue readingApply for CAMH Community-Based Research Fellowship
Toolkit on violence, mental wellness and substance abuse released
The BC Society of Transition Houses (BCSTH) has just released, “Reducing Barriers to Support for Women Fleeing Violence: A Toolkit for Supporting Women with Varying Levels of Mental Wellness and Substance Use.” The toolkit is based on the results of a two and a half year research project that involved consultations with women from across […]Continue readingToolkit on violence, mental wellness and substance abuse released
Exercise improves patients’ mental health
At the 61st Annual Conference of the Canadian Psychiatric Association, Dr. Christopher Willer, a senior psychiatry resident at the University of Toronto, made a presentation on exercise as an effective (but currently underused) treatment adjunct for mental illness. During his symposium, Dr. Willer presented emerging research supporting the view that exercise can play an important, adjunctive […]Continue readingExercise improves patients’ mental health
New study on suicide released (Denmark)
A recently released study from Denmark found that patients who have any major psychiatric disorder are at significantly higher risk for suicide after their first hospitalization. The study looked at more than 175,000 people who were followed for up to 36 years. Findings suggest that among men, those diagnosed with bipolar or unipolar affective disorder […]Continue readingNew study on suicide released (Denmark)
Healthy diet means better mental health (Australia)
Australian researchers have shown that a nutritious diet has a significant, positive effect on mental health and can even aid in the prevention and treatment of depression and anxiety. Researchers from the University of Melbourne have been studying the impact of teenage diets on depressive symptoms since 2005. Over 2000 study participants, age 11 to […]Continue readingHealthy diet means better mental health (Australia)
Substance abuse vaccines (USA)
Can a vaccine for cigarette smokers help someone quit the habit? Will a vaccine for metamphetamine help a user give up the drug? The National Institute for Drug Abuse (NIDA) wants to know the answers to these questions and is willing to pay researchers to find out. Two scientists, Dr. Kosten from the Baylor College […]Continue readingSubstance abuse vaccines (USA)
“That’s Just Crazy Talk” returns to Toronto
Both a research study and a play, “That’s Just Crazy Talk” is coming back to Toronto for an encore performance on November 12, 2011 at the Michael Young Theatre. A thoughtful and funny stage-play about one woman’s lived experience, “That’s Just Crazy Talk” is written and performed by acclaimed actress, playwright, and mental health educator, […]Continue reading“That’s Just Crazy Talk” returns to Toronto
2011 competition for social enterprises supporting mental health equity
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Social Entrepreneurism in Mental Health (SEMH) working group has announced the 2011 competition to find outstanding social enterprises in the Greater Toronto Area that are making inroads in mental health equity. The competition is held in partnership with Ashoka Canada and MaRS Social Innovation Generation. Cash prizes ranging […]Continue reading2011 competition for social enterprises supporting mental health equity
CMHA Ontario releases discussion paper on violence and mental health
Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario (CMHA Ontario) has released a new discussion paper titled “Violence and Mental Health: Unpacking a Complex Issue.” Although studies have shown that people living with mental health conditions are no more likely to engage in violent behaviour than the general population, public perceptions – often influenced by the media – […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario releases discussion paper on violence and mental health