Crisis response is an important part of a comprehensive mental health system. Crisis services for people with mental health problems and mental illness, however, have traditionally been provided in a hospital emergency room. This can be a chaotic place for people in crisis. Services that are based in the community, on the other hand, can reduce […]Continue readingResearch Snapshot: Developing better mental health crisis services
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MHCC releases study on police interactions with people with mental health conditions
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) has released a new report titled “A Study of How People with Mental Illness Perceive and Interact with the Police.” The study was supported through the MHCC’s Mental Health and the Law Advisory Committee’s Police Projects, with the intention of helping to ensure that the perspectives of persons […]Continue readingMHCC releases study on police interactions with people with mental health conditions
New Vice-Chair for MHCC
Patrick Dion is the new Vice-Chair, Board of Directors for the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC). Mr. Dion has been a MHCC board member since 2007 and brings both a personal and professional interest to the role. Previous roles include serving as Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee. In 2009, Mr. Dion was […]Continue readingNew Vice-Chair for MHCC
MHCC seeking three new board members for September
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is looking for three new members to join the Board of Directors in mid-September, 2012. Successful candidates will have provided leadership in community, government, health provider or academic settings. Individuals with lived experience of mental illness are encouraged to apply, as well as young individuals with an interest […]Continue readingMHCC seeking three new board members for September
Canadian hate crimes in 2010 most often motivated by race, religion or sexual orientation
Data released by Statistics Canada shows that just over half of all police-reported hate crimes in 2010 were motivated by race or ethnicity. One-third of these crimes were violent in nature. The second and third most common factors were religion and sexual orientation. Overall, the data reveals that hate crimes declined in 2010 when compared […]Continue readingCanadian hate crimes in 2010 most often motivated by race, religion or sexual orientation
SAMHSA report on mental illness and chronic physical disease (USA)
A new study released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reveals that mental health issues and physical health issues are linked. The report, “Physical Health Conditions among Adults with Mental Illnesses” used data from SAMHSA’s 2008-2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). The report showed that people who are […]Continue readingSAMHSA report on mental illness and chronic physical disease (USA)
Job developers need to address employer needs (USA)
A recent US study comparing the commonalities and differences between job development strategies used in vocational rehabilitation programs and employers’ needs showed that employers want agencies to understand their business needs, not sell disability. Surveys were conducted with two distinct groups: job developers with an average of eight years of experience and a national sample […]Continue readingJob developers need to address employer needs (USA)
Children’s Mental Health Ontario call for abstracts
Children’s Mental Health Ontario is calling for abstracts for its 40th Anniversary Conference. The Conference theme is “Partnering and Leading in Innovation and Transformation.” The conference aim is to provide an opportunity to share knowledge, new experiences and build community networks that will lead to a better mental health system for children and youth. The […]Continue readingChildren’s Mental Health Ontario call for abstracts
OHRC is launching policy on competing human rights
The Ontario Human Rights Commission is launching a new policy on Thursday, April 26, 2012, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at York University in Toronto. Titled “Policy on Competing Human Rights,” this policy is intended to be a useful tool for individuals and organizations as they deal with different types of conflict. The policy […]Continue readingOHRC is launching policy on competing human rights
Community Treatment Order review
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is conducting a review of Community Treatment Orders (CTOs). As part of the review, an online survey is currently available until May 7, 2012. If you have been a recipient, participant, family, friend, service provider, service user, advocate of CTOs, or just have an interest in this area, […]Continue readingCommunity Treatment Order review