Employee mental health has a huge impact on the bottom line of companies. The Mental Health Commission of Canada estimates that employee claims for workplace mental injury have increased as much as 700 percent in five years and cost the economy almost $30 billion annually due to absenteeism, reduced workplace performance, and benefit costs. With these statistics […]Continue readingMental Health Works 2011 Conference
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Aftercare important for reducing recidivism among female offenders
A new research study published online in the American Journal of Public Health has found that aftercare is a critical component of a woman’s support system after she leaves prison. The study, conducted by researchers from St. Michael’s Hospital and Correctional Services Canada (CSC), evaluated the effectiveness of CSC’s Community Relapse Prevention and Maintenance (CRPM) program, a […]Continue readingAftercare important for reducing recidivism among female offenders
OMA calls on government to end three-month wait for OHIP applicants
The Ontario Medical Association (OMA), the body that represents the province’s physicians, has called on the provincial government to eliminate the three-month wait time for people applying for Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) coverage. The current waiting period applies to most new applicants and former Ontario residents who have returned after living outside Canada for […]Continue readingOMA calls on government to end three-month wait for OHIP applicants
At Risk Teens run Mississauga marathons
Mississauga teens faced with mental health issues are training for 5k and 10k marathons to be held on May 14th and 15th. The Mississauga Marathons have become an annual event for the Credit Valley Hospital Run Group (CVH Run Group) and a focal point for teens participating in the program. Teens that have been referred […]Continue readingAt Risk Teens run Mississauga marathons
Two new workshops from the Opening Doors Project
The Opening Doors Project is returning for a second year with two new workshops. Opening Doors is a collaborative project between Canadian Mental Health Association, Toronto Branch; Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services; and Across Boundaries Ethnoracial Mental Health Centre, with funding from Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Its purpose is to strengthen mental health, […]Continue readingTwo new workshops from the Opening Doors Project
PSR Canada seeking nominations for Pioneer Awards
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Canada (PSR/RPS Canada) is seeking nominations for its Pioneer Awards, which acknowledge contributions made by individuals and organizations in the mental health field. Nominations are sought in four categories: The Recovery Award for Excellence is presented to a program or organization contributing to the promotion of education, support, wellness and recovery in the […]Continue readingPSR Canada seeking nominations for Pioneer Awards
TDSB FUTURES pre-conference day focuses on child and youth mental health
For its inaugural FUTURES Conference, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) will be presenting a pre-conference day on May 2, 2011 devoted to increasing awareness of child and youth mental health issues. Dr. Ian Manion will be the keynote speaker on school mental health. There will also be a myriad of seminars on mental health […]Continue readingTDSB FUTURES pre-conference day focuses on child and youth mental health
Subscribe to Minding Our Bodies e-bulletin
Look to the April edition of the Minding Our Bodies e-bulletin for the latest announcements on: Resource additions to the website, including snapshots of the recently completed “Eating Well for Mental Health” pilot programs Additions to the programming toolkit, Making the Case for Integrating Healthy Eating into Mental Health Service Provision A case study of the gardening […]Continue readingSubscribe to Minding Our Bodies e-bulletin
Implementation and outcomes of a Court Outreach Program
The final two articles in the Systems Enhancement Evaluation Initiative (SEEI) special issue look at the implementation and outcomes of a Court Outreach Program (COP) for people who are legally involved, and have severe and persistent mental illness. The first article outlines the implementation evaluation of a Court Outreach Program offered by the Ottawa Branch […]Continue readingImplementation and outcomes of a Court Outreach Program
Deadline extended for making submissions to OHRC
April 30, 2011 is the extended deadline for making submissions to the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) with respect to their human rights and mental health consultation paper. The OHRC is inviting submissions from individuals and organizations, focusing on four key areas: 1) The types of discrimination that happen based on mental health disabilities and/or […]Continue readingDeadline extended for making submissions to OHRC