Registration for the Provincial Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee (HSJCC) Conference is still open. Titled, “Human Services and Justice: Accomplishments, Challenges and Opportunities,” this conference focuses on a range of themes related to criminal justice, mental health and addictions, and showcases accomplishments and changes taking placing in the human services and justice sectors. The […]Continue readingProvincial HSJCC Conference registration still open
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Opening the closet on aging
Senior Pride Network (SPN) is hosting their 6th conference on sexuality and aging. This year’s theme is “Opening the Closet on Aging”, focusing on the history of activism and advocacy in the older (50+) LGBT communities. The conference will be held on November 28 and 29, 2011 at The 519 Church Street Community Centre, in […]Continue readingOpening the closet on aging
CMHA Ontario releases discussion paper on violence and mental health
Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario (CMHA Ontario) has released a new discussion paper titled “Violence and Mental Health: Unpacking a Complex Issue.” Although studies have shown that people living with mental health conditions are no more likely to engage in violent behaviour than the general population, public perceptions – often influenced by the media – […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario releases discussion paper on violence and mental health
DTFP Ontario Systems Projects launch event attended by over 100 stakeholders
On October 13 and 14, 2011 the Evidence Exchange Network (EENet) and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, with support from the Ontario Federation of Community Mental Health and Addiction Programs, hosted the launch of the Drug Treatment Funding Program (DTFP), Ontario Systems Projects in Toronto. Read “Introducing Ontario’s Drug Treatment Funding Program” (Mental […]Continue readingDTFP Ontario Systems Projects launch event attended by over 100 stakeholders
MHCC releases guidelines for comprehensive mental health services for older adults
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) has released guidelines for comprehensive mental health services for older adults in Canada. The guidelines offer a model for a comprehensive seniors’ mental health system in Canada, as well as service benchmarks that provide concrete reference points for planning for policy makers, planners, and advocacy groups working in […]Continue readingMHCC releases guidelines for comprehensive mental health services for older adults
MHCC special newsletter on child and youth mental health
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) has issued a special edition newsletter focused on child and youth mental health. This eight-page newsletter provides readers with information about a range of MHCC child and youth mental health initiatives including: the Evergreen Framework for youth mental health; the MHCC’s Youth Advisory Council; National Child and Youth […]Continue readingMHCC special newsletter on child and youth mental health
Waypoint announces telepsychiatry service for transitional-aged youth
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, Penetanguishene announced a new mental health service for youth during this year’s Mental Illness Awareness Week. The Transitional Age Youth Tele-psychiatry Consultation Service provides a one-time consultation for youth ages 16 to 24 years living in the Midland/Penetanguishene area, who are experiencing serious mental health concerns or are at […]Continue readingWaypoint announces telepsychiatry service for transitional-aged youth
New report on primary care and Canadian engagement
The Health Council of Canada has released “How Engaged are Canadians in their Primary Care?” an in-depth look at patient engagement through the lens of the 2010 Commonwealth Fund International Health Policy Survey. The report analyzes patient engagement in Canada and suggests that generally, more engaged patients view themselves as healthier and better utilize the health […]Continue readingNew report on primary care and Canadian engagement
National poll on access to psychological care
Canadians, in particular those in lower and middle income levels, are experiencing significant barriers to accessing psychological services due to the costs, according to the findings of a new EKOS poll conducted on behalf of the Canadian Psychological Association. Key findings from the survey were: 80 per cent of all respondents indicated that if they […]Continue readingNational poll on access to psychological care
Health Canada reviewing high dosage use of citalopram
On October 13, 2011 Health Canada (HC) announced that it is reviewing the use of the antidepressant citalopram, when prescribed in doses of 60 milligrams or more per day. Citalopram is sold under a number of names, including the bran name Celexa. A new study suggests that high doses of Celexa can affect the electrical […]Continue readingHealth Canada reviewing high dosage use of citalopram