Bell Canada has officially launched its “Let’s Talk” campaign, dedicated to reducing mental illness stigma, culminating on February 9, 2011 with the first annual Bell “Let’s Talk Day.” The Canadian communications company will donate five cents to programs dedicated to mental health for every text message sent and every long distance call made by Bell […]Continue readingBell launches “Let’s Talk” campaign in support of mental health
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High rates of depression and suicidal thoughts among students accessing campus health care (USA)
High rates of depression and suicidal thinking among students in a campus health clinic setting identify an important site for screening and intervention, according to a recently published study. Researchers found that the frequency of depression among campus health clinic users was nearly twice as high as rates reported among general campus students. The frequency […]Continue readingHigh rates of depression and suicidal thoughts among students accessing campus health care (USA)
Family acceptance is a protective factor for LGBT youth (USA)
Family acceptance can be a protective factor for youth mental health, according to an American study published in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing. The study contributes to research about parent and child relationships in the context of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) youth, who have been previously identified as having a higher […]Continue readingFamily acceptance is a protective factor for LGBT youth (USA)
National Network for Mental Health releases 2011 strategic plan
The National Network for Mental Health (NNMH), a national, non-diagnostic consumer/survivor-driven mental health organization, has released its 2011 strategic plan. The document details the feedback received by NNMH from a pre-planning survey. The survey identified the need to strengthen the original mandate of the NNMH and forge a new role in the context of larger […]Continue readingNational Network for Mental Health releases 2011 strategic plan
PVR training comes to Canada
The Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation (Boston University) is now offering a Canadian version of the Certificate Program in Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation (PVR-Canada). The goal of PVR is to support individuals to choose, get and keep the employment and educational roles and settings of their choice. The PVR-Canada program is designed to enhance the skills and […]Continue readingPVR training comes to Canada
John Howard Society releases fact sheet on FASD and criminal justice
John Howard Society of Ontario has released a new fact sheet, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and the Criminal Justice System: A Poor Fit. The fact sheet provides an overview of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), and shares statistics and key issues relating to individuals with FASD who come into contact with the justice system. Tips for […]Continue readingJohn Howard Society releases fact sheet on FASD and criminal justice
Accessibility Directorate launches YouTube accessibility channel
The Accessibility Directorate of Ontario has launched a series of online videos to share Ontario’s accessibility success stories. The videos, available through a free YouTube channel, all feature original content about accessibility from across the province and in a range of settings. Viewers are encouraged to participate by leaving comments and linking to their own […]Continue readingAccessibility Directorate launches YouTube accessibility channel
MDAO looking for input on new website
The Mood Disorders Association of Ontario (MDAO) wants input to inform the creation of a new website called Mental Health M.A.P. (short for My Action Plan). The website will support people with depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder in their recovery. Individuals can participate in an online survey, with all comments being held in strict confidence. […]Continue readingMDAO looking for input on new website
Ontario releases rural and northern health care report and begins public consultation
The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) has released the Rural and Northern Health Care Framework/Plan: Stage 1 Final Report. The report is the work of a panel created in 2009 to define a vision, guiding principles, strategic directions and guidelines for a framework/plan that the MOHLTC and the Local Health Integration Networks […]Continue readingOntario releases rural and northern health care report and begins public consultation
MHCC releases update on mental health strategy development
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) has released an outline of eight strategic directions that will guide the development of Canada’s mental health strategy. The first five directions represent an agenda for transformation, and the remaining three focus on creating the capacity needed to realize that transformation. The five strategic directions under the transformation […]Continue readingMHCC releases update on mental health strategy development