A new national survey looked at the prevalence of service use as well as the social, demographic and need factors associated with the utilization of mental health services among adults who are 55 years of age and older. The survey had a large, representative sample of Canadians. Secondary data from the Canadian Community Health Survey: […]Continue readingCanadians’ use of mental health services in later life studied
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Toolkits for evidence-based practices available from SAMHSA
Five toolkits that promote the use of evidence-based practices in mental health services are available from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) and its Centre for Mental Health Services (CMHS). The toolkits, known as Evidence-Based Practice KITs (which stands for Knowledge Informing Transformation), are part of the administration’s science-to-services strategy. The following […]Continue readingToolkits for evidence-based practices available from SAMHSA
Psychiatric Services journal highlights research on justice and mental health
The May 2010 issue of Psychiatric Services, a journal of the American Psychiatric Association, highlights research on justice and mental health issues. Five articles focus on people with mental illness who are involved with the criminal justice system, including information about who they are, how to provide appropriate treatment, and the programs that are available that […]Continue readingPsychiatric Services journal highlights research on justice and mental health
SAMI program announces call for fellowship applications
The Social Aetiology of Mental Illness (SAMI) Training Program is now accepting applications for fellowships beginning in September 2010. SAMI is based at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and the University of Toronto, but includes international partners from across the globe. SAMI is a centre of excellence for the study of the […]Continue readingSAMI program announces call for fellowship applications