The Provincial Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee (HSJCC) has launched an electronic quarterly newsletter. The HSJCC network, which consists of 32 local committees, 14 regional committees and a provincial committee, was established in response to a recognized need to coordinate resources and services, and plan more effectively for people who are in conflict with […]Continue readingNew Provincial HSJCC newsletter
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Study explores urban Aboriginal women’s ideas about mental health
A recent study conducted by the Prairie Women’s Health Centre of Excellence (PWHCE) contributes significantly to knowledge about Aboriginal women’s perspectives and narratives on mental health. Community-based interviews and focus group sessions were held with 46 Aboriginal women in Winnipeg and Saskatoon between September 2009 and February 2010. Research questions explored key factors influencing Aboriginal […]Continue readingStudy explores urban Aboriginal women’s ideas about mental health
Canadian Diabetes Association releases two reports on diabetes in Ontario
The Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) has released information about a new Ontario Diabetes Cost Model. The model shows that the prevalence and economic cost of diabetes in Ontario has sharply increased over the last ten years. The CDA believes that the prevalence and cost of diabetes will continue to increase substantially over the next ten […]Continue readingCanadian Diabetes Association releases two reports on diabetes in Ontario
Study looks at suicide mortality and occupation in Canada
There are few links between the characteristics of specific occupations and the risk of suicide in Canada, according to a recent study published in theCanadian Journal of Psychiatry. The study followed a representative sample of Canadians, aged 25 and older in 1991, who were either active or not active in one of 80 specific occupational […]Continue readingStudy looks at suicide mortality and occupation in Canada
WHO survey finds lower earnings for people with serious mental illness (International)
A recent study, using the World Health Organization (WHO) mental health survey, found that people with serious mental illness had lower earnings than other workers. The survey was based on the pre-tax earnings (wages and other stipends) of over 100,000 respondents in 19 low, medium and high-income countries (not including Canada). Respondents in all countries […]Continue readingWHO survey finds lower earnings for people with serious mental illness (International)
Better diets associated with fewer mood and anxiety disorders (Australia)
Better diet quality is associated with lower prevalence of depressive and anxiety disorders among women in Australia, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. The researchers used dietary assessments (a food frequency questionnaire for diet quality and a factor analysis to identify dietary patterns) and psychiatric assessments (structural clinical interviews for […]Continue readingBetter diets associated with fewer mood and anxiety disorders (Australia)
Study finds young Black women face increased risk of self-harm (UK)
A UK-based study reveals higher rates of self-harm among young Black women when compared with those of White and South Asian background. The study analyzed incidences of self-harm among three ethno-racial groups — White, South Asian and Black African-Caribbean — at six emergency departments in Manchester, Derby and Oxford. The research contributes to knowledge about […]Continue readingStudy finds young Black women face increased risk of self-harm (UK)
Call for submissions for QWQHC Summit
The Quality Worklife – Quality Healthcare Collaborative (QWQHC) is accepting submissions for its Fifth Annual Summit. “Integrating Perspectives: Healthy Work Environments, Healthy Outcomes, Healthy People” will be held on March 2-3, 2011 in Mississauga, Ontario. QWQHC is a coalition of 12 national healthcare organizations working together to create healthier workplaces and improve patient/client and system […]Continue readingCall for submissions for QWQHC Summit
Request for participation in national harm reduction conference
CAST Canada is seeking papers, abstracts, one-act plays, short films and other methods of participation for the Harm Reduction Canada conference, taking place in Ottawa on February 23-25, 2011. The organizers are seeking a balance of presenters from across sectors, including academics, researchers, drug users, families, students and youth, service users, frontline providers, thinkers, poets, […]Continue readingRequest for participation in national harm reduction conference
PHAC Canadian Diabetes Strategy call for proposals
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) invites eligible organizations to submit a proposal for funding under the Community-Based Programming Component of the Canadian Diabetes Strategy. PHAC is seeking proposals that support the agency’s objective to identify effective community-based models, programs, policies and public health interventions that contribute to the prevention and management of diabetes. […]Continue readingPHAC Canadian Diabetes Strategy call for proposals