The May 2010 issue of Psychiatric Services, a journal of the American Psychiatric Association, highlights research on justice and mental health issues. Five articles focus on people with mental illness who are involved with the criminal justice system, including information about who they are, how to provide appropriate treatment, and the programs that are available that […]Continue readingPsychiatric Services journal highlights research on justice and mental health
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SAMI program announces call for fellowship applications
The Social Aetiology of Mental Illness (SAMI) Training Program is now accepting applications for fellowships beginning in September 2010. SAMI is based at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and the University of Toronto, but includes international partners from across the globe. SAMI is a centre of excellence for the study of the […]Continue readingSAMI program announces call for fellowship applications
Focus on Equity: Exploring the Diverse Faces of Mental Illness
Network, Spring 2010 Volume 26, Number 1 IN THIS ISSUE: Guest Editorial: Mental Health and Human Rights – Where the Margins Intersect: Multiple Identities, Multiple Barriers – Put Equity into Action – A Bank of One’s Own: Ottawa’s No-Fee Banking Project – Working with the Whole Picture – Building an Inclusive Agenda – Equity and […]Continue readingFocus on Equity: Exploring the Diverse Faces of Mental Illness
CMHA Ontario Applauds and Supports Proposed New Bill That Protects the Financial Savings of Ontarians with Disabilities
CMHA, Ontario applauds the creation of the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) plan, recently announced in Budget 2007, and fully supports the passing of Bill 94 because the Bill recognizes the value of providing financial security to Ontario’s most vulnerable. Bill 94 was introduced to the Ontario Legislature on June 12, 2008 through a private […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario Applauds and Supports Proposed New Bill That Protects the Financial Savings of Ontarians with Disabilities
Fall 2009: Mental Health Crisis
Network, Fall 2009 Volume 25, Number 2 IN THIS ISSUE: Guest Editorial: Caring for Our Most Vulnerable Is the True Measure of a Civil Society – Here’s Your Hat, What’s Your Hurry? – From “Emergency Couch” to Emergency Care – Still Waiting… – Engaging Youth in Crisis: Keira’s Story – First Responders – Tip Sheet: […]Continue readingFall 2009: Mental Health Crisis
Recession-Stressed Workers Need Employers’ Support
New study shows increased anxiety in the workplace Toronto — They’re stressed, anxious, worried about their jobs. They’re losing sleep and they’re losing confidence in the economy. Many Canadian employees are showing these and other signs of mental distress. According to the first results of the Desjardins Financial Security National Health Survey released today for […]Continue readingRecession-Stressed Workers Need Employers’ Support
The Road Ahead: Employment, the Economy and Workplace Mental Health
Network, Spring 2009 Volume 25, Number 1 IN THIS ISSUE: Guest Editorial: Redefining Workplace Health and Safety – Corporate Trailblazers – Learning to Work – Peer Support in Uniform – Psychological Safety at Work – Psychological Safety at Work – Managing Workplace Stress in a Declining Economy – Ask a Mental Health Works Trainer – […]Continue readingThe Road Ahead: Employment, the Economy and Workplace Mental Health
Winter 2009: Forensic Mental Health
Pathways to Justice for the Mentally Disordered Accused IN THIS ISSUE: Mad or Bad: Reflections on the Mental Health System’s Responsibilities to Mentally Disordered Offenders – Jailhouse Lottery – Striking a Fine Balance – Navigating the Forensic System – Justice Served – Bridge over Troubled Water – Research Snapshot: SEEI Court Support Studies Guest Editorial […]Continue readingWinter 2009: Forensic Mental Health
CMHA Ontario Partners with Healthy Interactions to Promote Better Mental Health across Canada
Today, two health leaders announced a five-year partnership intended to promote mental health and support the recovery of those living with mental illnesses through education. CMHA Ontario is partnering with patient education innovator Healthy Interactions to create new tools and programs to help change the way Canadians perceive, live with, and care for individuals affected […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario Partners with Healthy Interactions to Promote Better Mental Health across Canada
Summer 2008: Beyond Bricks and Mortar
Mental Health and the Built Environment IN THIS ISSUE: Editorial — Psychiatric Patient Built Environments: Liberating Our Past – Commentary: We Are Where We Live – The Roots of Recovery – Environments of Exclusion – When the Workplace Breaks You Down – Brick by Brick – It Takes a Village – Our Town – The […]Continue readingSummer 2008: Beyond Bricks and Mortar