The Erie-St. Clair Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) has given approval for $436,000 in funding specifically targeted for an early intervention psychosis program for teens and young adults in Sarnia. The lead agency for the program is the Canadian Mental Health Association, Lambton Kent Branch, with partners that include the St. Clair Child and Youth […]Continue readingNew funding for teen and young adult early intervention psychosis program
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MHCC responds to Globe and Mail column
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) has published an “Open Letter to All Canadians” in response to a Globe and Mail article by columnist, André Picard. In her letter, MHCC President and CEO Louise Bradley thanks Mr. Picard for his feedback (as well as that received from hundreds of other stakeholders), and responds to his observations […]Continue readingMHCC responds to Globe and Mail column
Hospitalization rates for children with a mood disorder (USA)
A new USA study looking at causes for hospitalization for children and adolescents found that a major cause of morbidity for this group are due to mood disorders that include depression and bipolar disorders. In fact, the leading reason for hospitalizations in general hospitals for children between 13 to 17 years of age, was a […]Continue readingHospitalization rates for children with a mood disorder (USA)
Depression increases risk of stroke (USA)
Researchers have found that depression poses a significant risk to developing, and dying, from a stroke. In an article published in the September 21, 2011 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health revealed the results of their meta-analysis of nearly 30 studies that included over 300,000 […]Continue readingDepression increases risk of stroke (USA)
Half of all Americans affected by mental illness during their life (USA)
The Centre for Disease Control (CDC) released a report revealing that almost 50 per cent of American adults will experience some kind of mental illness during their lifetime. The authors are quick to note that this finding should not be interpreted that half of all American adults have mental illness at any given point in […]Continue readingHalf of all Americans affected by mental illness during their life (USA)
Health care is the top priority in provincial election
The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) recently conducted a survey of municipal leaders. Results showed that municipal leaders from across Ontario chose health care as the number one issue that political parties should focus on in the upcoming provincial election. As well, at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s (AMO) Annual General Meeting, municipal leaders met […]Continue readingHealth care is the top priority in provincial election
CLEO web resource to assist school registration for non-status children
Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO), a community legal clinic specializing in public legal education, has launched a web resource for community workers to help parents without immigration status register their children for school. The resource explains relevant legal issues and provides resources to support parents. For more information, please visit the CLEO website at www.cleo.on.ca. Continue readingCLEO web resource to assist school registration for non-status children
LCO seeks Board members
The Law Commission of Ontario (LCO) is looking for people interested in joining their Board of Governors. In addition, the LCO is establishing a new Community Council as part of its commitment to engaging the public and is looking for interested applicants. The Community Council is an advisory and networking group, reporting to the Board […]Continue readingLCO seeks Board members
MDSC wants to hear from you
The Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is conducting a survey that will help them improve their understanding of mental health concerns among Canadians living with mental illness, their family members or caregivers, and anyone concerned about the mental health system. Once completed, the MDSC will compile and forward these concerns to provincial, territorial and […]Continue readingMDSC wants to hear from you
New supports for seniors with complex mental health needs
Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) across Ontario have invested $40 million to enhance services for seniors who are displaying behaviours that are associated with complex and challenging mental health, dementia or other neurological conditions. The new investments are for local initiatives that improve care by hiring and training new staff – nurses, personal support workers […]Continue readingNew supports for seniors with complex mental health needs