Timely access to information can support seamless transitions and continuity of care when individuals move between care settings, according to a recent study by researchers from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). However, making data accessible and meaningful to providers in different care settings is a challenge. Two different client assessment measures have […]Continue readingAccess to information can improve continuity of care between in-patient and community mental health settings
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Book now for Skirting the Edge national tour
Skirting the Edge is a collection of monologues exploring women’s mental landscapes. It is a personal exploration of how in times of extreme duress — such as a break-up, post-partum depression, or the loss of a loved one — any one person can feel as if they are “losing their mind.” The play was developed by […]Continue readingBook now for Skirting the Edge national tour
Doorways project to create electronic health information portal for mental health service providers
Community Care Information Management (CCIM) is working with four Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) to create a data-sharing portal for mental health service providers. The project, titled “Doorways: Strengthening Connections between Providers and Clients,” is being led by the North East LHIN, with participation by the North West, Champlain and North Simcoe Muskoka LHINs. The […]Continue readingDoorways project to create electronic health information portal for mental health service providers
Mental health disability leaves are most costly type of work disruption
Short-term disability leaves are more costly than leaves for physical health reasons, according to a study published in a recent issue of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. The study was conducted with multi-year data from a Canadian resource company comprised of over 12,000 unique non-seasonal employees. Short-term disability was defined as five or more […]Continue readingMental health disability leaves are most costly type of work disruption
New Provincial HSJCC newsletter
The Provincial Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee (HSJCC) has launched an electronic quarterly newsletter. The HSJCC network, which consists of 32 local committees, 14 regional committees and a provincial committee, was established in response to a recognized need to coordinate resources and services, and plan more effectively for people who are in conflict with […]Continue readingNew Provincial HSJCC newsletter
Subscribe to the Minding Our Bodies e-bulletin
The September edition of the Minding Our Bodies e-bulletin announces the six organizations who will receive funding to run a healthy eating pilot program this fall. It also includes an interview with case manager Chris Hill about the Active Recovery approach used by CMHA Cochrane Timiskaming Branch, information about the new physical activity recommendations in Canada’s […]Continue readingSubscribe to the Minding Our Bodies e-bulletin
OWHN releases webinar on use of antidepressants in pregnancy
A new webinar from the Ontario Women’s Health Network (OWHN) explores available evidence to answer the question: do pregnant women benefit from taking antidepressants? Although not approved for use during pregnancy by Health Canada or the United States Food and Drug Administration, antidepressants are increasingly being used to treat depression in pregnancy. Recent research has […]Continue readingOWHN releases webinar on use of antidepressants in pregnancy
Elder Law Conference registration available
The fifth annual Canadian Conference on Elder Law will take place on October 29 and 30, 2010 at the Delta Chelsea Hotel in Toronto. The conference will bring together Canadian and international experts, academics, practitioners, and community and advocacy organizations to promote and advance the discussion of elder law issues. The schedule will include speakers […]Continue readingElder Law Conference registration available
Call for submissions for long-term care research day
The Second Annual Long-Term Care (LTC) Applied Research Education Day takes place November 23, 2010 in Toronto. The event is designed to promote research utilization and innovation in LTC, profile new and emerging research and researchers, and provide a forum for learning, networking and information sharing. The submission deadline for poster presentations, tools and resources, […]Continue readingCall for submissions for long-term care research day
Final report released by Select Committee on Mental Health and Addictions
The Ontario Select Committee on Mental Health and Addictions has released its final report, which includes 23 recommendations for action. The report contains two key recommendations. The first is the creation of Mental Health and Addictions Ontario, an umbrella organization responsible to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC), to ensure that a single […]Continue readingFinal report released by Select Committee on Mental Health and Addictions