The Change Foundation, an independent policy think tank interested in health system debate, practice and experience in Ontario, has produced a review of patient and provider surveys of experiences with the health care system. The review looked at 24 surveys of health system experiences either based in Ontario, or with a presence in Ontario. A […]Continue readingChange Foundation examines experiences with health care system
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WHO report focuses attention on mental health and international development (International)
A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) calls on international development stakeholders to focus their attention on mental health. The report offers evidence that people with mental health conditions and mental health disabilities are a vulnerable group that is subjected to stigma and discrimination on a daily basis. Individuals face barriers to accessing […]Continue readingWHO report focuses attention on mental health and international development (International)
New mental health documents from Australia (Australia)
Two recent documents published in Australia explore the impacts of social determinants and public policy on mental health. The first document, released by the State of Victoria Department of Health, is a guide to help enable policy-makers to consider the social determinants of mental health in program and policy development. The guide also includes background […]Continue readingNew mental health documents from Australia (Australia)
SSO requests input on new strategic plan
In the process of developing a new strategic plan, the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario (SSO) is asking interested groups and individuals to complete a brief confidential survey to help inform the organization’s priorities for the next few years. The survey will gather the opinions of key stakeholders to help guide SSO during its strategic planning […]Continue readingSSO requests input on new strategic plan
CPHA responds to the cancellation of the mandatory long-form census
The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) has released an analysis of the health, health equity and public health impacts of the Government of Canada’s decision in July 2010 to replace the mandatory long-form census with a voluntary survey. The response to the decision was presented to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, […]Continue readingCPHA responds to the cancellation of the mandatory long-form census
CPHI launches e-learning course on mental health and delinquency
A free online course about mental health, delinquency and crime is now available from the Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI). The course is directed at those who work with youth, those with a mental health condition who are in contact with the justice system, or those who are interested in diversion of people from the […]Continue readingCPHI launches e-learning course on mental health and delinquency
In SHAPE program helps people with mental illness sustain healthy lifestyles (USA)
An individualized, community-integrated approach can help people with serious mental illness maintain healthy changes in diet and physical activity, according to a study published in the Community Mental Health Journal. The In SHAPE health promotion intervention, designed to serve a wide range of people with mental illness, was evaluated for sustainability of health behaviour change over […]Continue readingIn SHAPE program helps people with mental illness sustain healthy lifestyles (USA)
CMHA National website user survey
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), National Office is looking for user feedback on its current website as part of efforts to update the site. The website serves a broad range of internal and external user groups who are encouraged to complete a short online survey (about five minutes to complete) concerning how the website is […]Continue readingCMHA National website user survey
OAHPP Health in All Policies roundtable presentations available online
Presentations about “health in all policies” (HiAP) — an innovative approach to policy-making that integrates health promotion, equity and sustainability in all policy areas — are now available online. The presentations were part of a September 2010 Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion (OAHPP) roundtable event designed to increase awareness of HiAP. The session […]Continue readingOAHPP Health in All Policies roundtable presentations available online
Northern Ontario First Nations’ diabetes education initiative launched
DiabeTEXTs, a new joint initiative of the Kuhkenah Network (K-NET) and Keewaytinook Okimakanak (KO) Health, provides diabetes education and information to interested community members through SMS texting and other electronic mediums. K-Net is a program of KO, a First Nations tribal council established by the leaderships of Deer Lake, Fort Severn, Keewaywin, McDowell Lake, North […]Continue readingNorthern Ontario First Nations’ diabetes education initiative launched