According to a new report, mental health concerns are increasing among Ontario adults. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Monitor, the longest ongoing survey of its kind of adults in Canada, released its findings Tuesday, which demonstrated a rise in several mental health issues. In response to the survey results, Canadian Mental Health […]Continue readingMental health concerns on the rise among Ontario adults
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Compassion fatigue specialist Françoise Mathieu keynote speaker for 2019 CMHA Ontario conference
Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario, is pleased to announce that registered psychotherapist and compassion fatigue specialist Françoise Mathieu will be a keynote speaker at its 2019 annual conference. Mathieu is the founder of Compassion Fatigue Solutions and a globally-sought-after speaker and educator. With over 20 years of work in mental health, she has extensive experience […]Continue readingCompassion fatigue specialist Françoise Mathieu keynote speaker for 2019 CMHA Ontario conference
Blue Monday’s a myth, but winter blues are all too real
Wherever you are today, you’re likely at some point to hear this day referred to as ‘Blue Monday’, but the phrased commonly used to refer to the third Monday in January as ‘the most depressing day of the year’ is essentially a fabrication. The term originated in 2005 when a vacation agency in the U.K. […]Continue readingBlue Monday’s a myth, but winter blues are all too real
Award-winning health writer André Picard keynote speaker for 2019 CMHA Ontario conference
Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario, is pleased to announce that award-winning national health writer André Picard will be a keynote speaker at its 2019 annual conference. Picard is one of Canada’s top health and public policy observers and commentators. He’s the health columnist at the Globe and Mail, where he has been a staff writer […]Continue readingAward-winning health writer André Picard keynote speaker for 2019 CMHA Ontario conference
CMHA Ontario launches its first-ever fellowship awards at Western University
(Toronto, Jan. 17, 2019) – Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division has launched its first-ever fellowship for doctoral students which will recognize and support mental health and addictions research in Ontario. CMHA Ontario will award two Western students fellowships valued at up to $5,000 each. The fellowships are open to doctoral students in public health, […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario launches its first-ever fellowship awards at Western University
February E-QIP webinar focused on enhancing joy working in mental health care
The Excellence through Quality Improvement Project (E-QIP), a partnership initiative between Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division, Addictions and Mental Health Ontario and Health Quality Ontario, is hosting a webinar Tuesday, Feb. 5 that will discuss strategies to improve joy in work within the community mental health and addictions sector. The webinar, titled Enhancing Joy […]Continue readingFebruary E-QIP webinar focused on enhancing joy working in mental health care
Dr. Brian Goldman keynote speaker for 2019 CMHA Ontario conference
Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario, is pleased to announce that Dr. Brian Goldman will be a keynote speaker at its 2019 annual conference. Goldman is a veteran emergency room physician and one of Canada’s most recognized and trusted medical media personalities. As a broadcaster, he has been the host of the award-winning show White Coat, […]Continue readingDr. Brian Goldman keynote speaker for 2019 CMHA Ontario conference
Lottery opens for Ontario’s first 25 cannabis retail licences
Potential cannabis retailers can now enter a lottery to obtain one of Ontario’s first 25 licences to legally operate. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is accepting submissions until noon on Jan. 9th, and licences will be awarded by the weekend. The stores will be spread out in different regions, as follows: Five in […]Continue readingLottery opens for Ontario’s first 25 cannabis retail licences
Ontario judge recommends ban on use of information obtained during police street checks
A new report by an Ontario Court of Appeals justice regarding police collection of personal information recommends banning random “street checks” conducted by police and that no details gathered during street checks be used in any type of police reference check going forward. Justice Michael Tulloch released his Report of The Independent Street Checks Review […]Continue readingOntario judge recommends ban on use of information obtained during police street checks
Mark your calendars for two upcoming CMHA Ontario conferences
Save the following dates and get those abstracts ready. CMHA Ontario is hosting two upcoming timely and relevant conferences. These conferences will appeal to anyone working or interested in mental health, addictions or workplace mental health. The Quality Culture: Building Better Together will be a CMHA Ontario two-day conference that focuses on the importance of […]Continue readingMark your calendars for two upcoming CMHA Ontario conferences