Restricting marketing, mandating risk labels and extending formal controls on availability and access are among the recommendations made in a new Alcohol Policy Framework developed by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). Released Monday, this new Alcohol Policy Framework builds upon CAMH’s 2013 version with a comprehensive review of evidence, summary of the […]Continue readingNew alcohol policy framework addresses health, social harms of use
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New report outlines top employer considerations regarding cannabis legalization
In the wake of cannabis legalization in Canada, a new report by The Conference Board of Canada lists the top areas of concern for employers related to use of the substance, which include workplace safety, impairment at work, employee mental health, an increase in accidents or injuries, and increased use. Acting on the Cannabis Act: […]Continue readingNew report outlines top employer considerations regarding cannabis legalization
New framework aims to improve police-to-hospital transitions of individuals in crisis
People in mental health crisis, front-line officers and emergency departments all stand to benefit from a new tool co-developed by CMHA Ontario that can improve the transition of individuals from police to hospital custody. The provincial government recently unveiled Police-Hospital Transitions: A Framework for Ontario in a joint announcement by Minister of Health Christine Elliott, […]Continue readingNew framework aims to improve police-to-hospital transitions of individuals in crisis
NHL goaltender Robin Lehner speaks out on mental health in award acceptance speech
New York Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner gave an emotional acceptance speech on mental health upon receiving the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy at the 2019 NHL Awards Wednesday evening. Lehner won the award based on a vote by the Professional Hockey Writers Association as the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication […]Continue readingNHL goaltender Robin Lehner speaks out on mental health in award acceptance speech
CMHA Ontario honours the Ontario Hockey League for leadership in mental health education and awareness
(Toronto, April 1, 2019) – Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division has presented its first-ever Talk Today Partnership Award to the Ontario Hockey League in recognition of the OHL’s exemplary support in raising mental health awareness among its athletes, team staff, families and communities. OHL Commissioner David Branch accepted the award on behalf of the […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario honours the Ontario Hockey League for leadership in mental health education and awareness
February is Talk Today month across the CHL
Throughout February, clubs across the Canadian Hockey League are hosting mental health awareness games in partnership with their local Canadian Mental Health Association branches in recognition of Talk Today month. As part of their participation in Talk Today, all teams in the Ontario Hockey League, Western Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League host […]Continue readingFebruary is Talk Today month across the CHL
Hospitals to get 50 new acute-care mental health beds
The Ontario government has announced the addition of 50 new mental health beds at 12 hospitals across the province. The Dec. 19, 2018 news release stated the investment is the government’s “first wave of direct mental health and addictions funding” and comes the same day that the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care held a consultation […]Continue readingHospitals to get 50 new acute-care mental health beds
CBC Toronto features CMHA Peel Dufferin’s mental health crisis program
CMHA’s 24.7 Crisis Support Peel Dufferin program received positive news coverage from CBC Toronto recently. After months of planning, a reporter with the news outlet rode-along with one of the crisis units and provided this online report and this television item (34:33 mark). For the past three years this CMHA Peel Dufferin program has helped […]Continue readingCBC Toronto features CMHA Peel Dufferin’s mental health crisis program
Free Think Tank Day: Racialized Populations and Mental Health Court Diversion
The Racialized Populations and Mental Health and Addictions Community of Interest (COI) is hosting a free Think Tank Day on Jan 7, 2019 at Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Toronto, to discuss the challenges and implications of being a racialized person in the criminal justice system. Join us in-person or follow along online! The objectives […]Continue readingFree Think Tank Day: Racialized Populations and Mental Health Court Diversion
CMHA Ontario recommends public health approach to cannabis
As the Government of Ontario moves towards legalizing and regulating cannabis, CMHA Ontario and our local branches strongly advise an approach that considers public health as the primary objective. That’s the message CMHA Ontario sent to the Standing Committee on Social Policy, which met Oct. 11 and 12 at Queens Park to hear deputations about […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario recommends public health approach to cannabis