The College Student Alliance, the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance, Colleges Ontario and the Council of Ontario Universities are hosting a conference, “Focus on Mental Health” on May 17, 2012. The one-day conference includes well-known speakers Valerie Pringle, TV broadcaster; the Honourable Michael Wilson, former finance minister of Canada; Dr. David Goldbloom, Senior Medical Advisor Centre […]Continue readingFocus on Mental Health conference
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CWHN offers free shipping of women’s health resources
The Canadian Women’s Health Network is offering free bulk shipping of three publications to interested organizations. The free publications are available in both English and French and cover the following topics: wait times and women’s health; statins; and understanding evidence about health and health care. For more information or to place an order, please contact outreach@cwhn.ca. […]Continue readingCWHN offers free shipping of women’s health resources
Ontario Healthy Schools Coalition call for presenters
The Ontario Healthy Schools Coalition is calling for presenters for its 11th Annual Forum to be held April 18 and 19, 2012 in Hamilton. Presenters will share strategies that foster positive mental wellness and reduce the stigma of mental illness within school communities. Almost one third of Ontario students report high stress levels, making it […]Continue readingOntario Healthy Schools Coalition call for presenters
Six new family health teams open in Toronto
Six new Family Health Teams (FHTs) have opened in Toronto. One of them is the Village Family Health Team, which opened in 2011. The Village FHT will continue to grow – expanding its chronic disease and mental health programs – eventually caring for 10,000 patients. There are currently 21 FHTs in Toronto providing interdisciplinary health […]Continue readingSix new family health teams open in Toronto
Child development and community conference
The KMT Learning Group is hosting the “Child Development & Community Conference” on April 13 and 14, 2012. Internationally-recognized child development experts Dr. Gabor Maté, Dr. Gordon Neufield, and Ms. Jennifer Kolari will address and respond to topics on ADHD/ADD, bullying, attachment base theory, parenting, addiction, stress and more. Admission for one day is $195; […]Continue readingChild development and community conference
Women’s mental health conference
Echo: Improving Women’s Health in Ontario, the Ontario Federation of Community Mental Health and Addictions Programs (OFCMHAP), the Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario and the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario (CMHA Ontario) are presenting a one-day educational event, “Women’s Mental Health: An Interprofessional Education Day for Ontario Practitioners.” Recognized leaders in women’s health will cover […]Continue readingWomen’s mental health conference
Let’s Talk
Bell is holding its second annual Let’s Talk campaign on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. For any text message, long distance call or re-tweet made by Bell customers, Bell will contribute 5 cents to programmes dedicated to mental health. Starting February 1, 2012 you can also share a smile with a friend at www.facebook.com/BellCanada. Go to […]Continue readingLet’s Talk
Together Against Stigma conference
The Mental Health Commission of Canada and the World Psychiatric Association Scientific Section on Stigma and Mental Illness are hosting the 5th annual International Stigma Conference in Ottawa, from June 4 to 6, 2012. This year’s conference will attract researchers, policy makers, mental health professionals and service users from around the world and focuses on […]Continue readingTogether Against Stigma conference
MAD About You Awards gala
The Mood Disorders Association of Ontario is hosting its MAD About You Awards Gala on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Carlu in Toronto. Stylish and elegant, the Gala is a popular event with influential leaders from the business and community sectors. Michael Landsberg, TSN broadcaster and host of “Off the Record” is this year’s […]Continue readingMAD About You Awards gala
ACHIEVE research partnership calls for post-doctoral applications
The ACHIEVE research partnership is a Canadian Institutes for Health Research training program for post-doctoral students that aims to provide new researchers with the skills and competencies required to close the gap between measuring health inequities and addressing them. There are two streams for the program: Population health interventions research, and community engagement and partnerships. […]Continue readingACHIEVE research partnership calls for post-doctoral applications