In the spring of 2010, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario hosted an employment forum to bring together employment supports providers in Ontario and the government ministries that fund them. The forum resulted in the creation of four graphics showing the pathways to employment for people with mental health disabilities. Attendees also engaged in a […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario employment forum identifies opportunities for action
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Study finds socio-economic disparities in hospitalization rates for men and women
Men in low socio-economic groups are at highest risk for potentially avoidable hospitalization, according to a study by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI). Overall, the rate of hospitalization increases as socio-economic status decreases for both men and women in 33 cities in Canada. The recent study expands on the 2008 report “Reducing Gaps […]Continue readingStudy finds socio-economic disparities in hospitalization rates for men and women
Canadian research examines breast cancer prevention in women with schizophrenia
Risk factors for and preventative actions to address breast cancer in women with schizophrenia are identified in an article published in Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica. Risk factors for breast cancer relevant to women with schizophrenia include obesity, elevated prolactin levels, low rates of mammography screening, high rates of diabetes, low incidence of breastfeeding, social disadvantage, higher levels […]Continue readingCanadian research examines breast cancer prevention in women with schizophrenia
Leisure-time physical activity associated with lower levels of depression (Norway)
Physical activity is associated with lower levels of depression when it is perceived as leisure rather than workplace activity, according to a recent study in the British Journal of Psychiatry. The study involved the examination of self-reported physical activity levels and symptoms of depression and anxiety of 40,401 Norwegians. Physical and social data were also collected […]Continue readingLeisure-time physical activity associated with lower levels of depression (Norway)
Resources available for assessing cultural competence in peer-run organizations (USA)
A free cultural competency guidebook and assessment tool for peer-led mental health programs and self-help groups is now available. The tool is designed to support groups in identifying both the ways in which they are already responding to culturally diverse peers and areas for improvement. The resources also enable groups to create action plans to […]Continue readingResources available for assessing cultural competence in peer-run organizations (USA)
Health equity and social determinants of health conference call for abstracts
Abstracts are being accepted for oral and poster presentations for Ryerson University’s “Promoting Health Equity: Action on the Social Determinants of Health” conference, being held February 11-12, 2011 in Toronto. The goal of the conference is to promote health equity by taking action on the social determinants of health in the areas of: children’s rights; […]Continue readingHealth equity and social determinants of health conference call for abstracts
Aboriginal women’s mental health policy brief released
A new brief describing the key recommendations of the report “Kiskâyitamawin Miyo-Mamitonecikan: Urban Aboriginal Women and Mental Health,” has been produced by the Prairie Womens’ Health Centre of Excellence. The report’s four key recommendations are: to examine how cultural (relationships) and structural (policy) level changes can be made to serve and support the mental health […]Continue readingAboriginal women’s mental health policy brief released
Mindyourmind.ca releases technology awareness poster series for professionals
Mindyourmind.ca is a website containing information, resources and tools to help youth and young adults manage stress, crises and mental health problems. Recently, the mindyourmind Youth Street Team developed a series of posters for service providers to display in an effort to encourage professionals’ and educators’ that work with youth to use innovative and web-based social […]Continue readingMindyourmind.ca releases technology awareness poster series for professionals
EnHANCE Ontario education materials and summary reports now available
The Enabling Collaboration in Primary and Mental Health Care and Addictions through Interprofessional Care and Education (EnHANCE) project has released educational materials and summary reports following the conclusion of the project. EnHANCE is a multi-partner initiative focusing on the development of inter-organizational partnerships and enhancing capacity for the delivery of collaborative and interprofessional care across […]Continue readingEnHANCE Ontario education materials and summary reports now available
SAMI Training Program call for fellowship applications
The Social Aetiology of Mental Illness (SAMI) Training Program has announced its first call for fellowship applications. SAMI is a centre of excellence for the study of the social determinants of mental illness and addictions based at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and the University of Toronto, and includes international partners from around […]Continue readingSAMI Training Program call for fellowship applications