The Federal Government has released a preliminary report of its 2009 Annual National Justice Survey, which focuses on mental health issues. Introduced by the Department of Justice in 2007, the survey collects in-depth, timely and policy-relevant public opinion on current issues. The 2009 survey is a first of its kind, as public opinion research has never […]Continue readingSurvey focuses on public perceptions of mental illness in the criminal justice system
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Adults with mood disorders at risk of dying prematurely
Adults with mood disorders, such as bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder, are at a higher risk than others of dying prematurely of various physical health conditions, according to new research conducted at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. The study found that the risk of premature death due to physical health conditions is largely caused by […]Continue readingAdults with mood disorders at risk of dying prematurely
Final report from Braidwood Commission finds Taser use unjustified
In 2008, the Government of British Columbia appointed the Honourable Thomas R. Braidwood, QC, as the head of two inquiries into the death of Robert Dziekanski. In October 2007, at the Vancouver International Airport, an RCMP officer used a conducted energy weapon (CEW) against Robert Dziekanski, who, after being subdued and handcuffed, died within minutes. […]Continue readingFinal report from Braidwood Commission finds Taser use unjustified
Study explores link between neighbourhood and newcomer immigrant health
The Wellesley Institute has released a new qualitative research study focusing on the link between neighbourhood and the health of new immigrants. The initiative focuses on the St. James Town (SJT) area of Toronto, which is an urban multicultural neighbourhood located in the northeast corner of the city’s downtown core. The study focuses on both […]Continue readingStudy explores link between neighbourhood and newcomer immigrant health
DMHS announces free metabolic syndrome screening clinics
Durham Mental Health Services (DMHS) is partnering with Seamless Care Pharmacy to offer a series of free clinics to screen for metabolic syndrome. Individuals living with mental illness are particularly at risk for developing metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease and other serious illnesses including diabetes. Beginning in September 2010, […]Continue readingDMHS announces free metabolic syndrome screening clinics
HealthForceOntario releases report on implementing interprofessional care
HealthForceOntario has released a report on implementing interprofessional care in Ontario. Interprofessional care is the provision of comprehensive health services to patients by multiple health care professionals who work collaboratively to deliver the best quality of care. The report is based on over two years of work by the HealthForceOntario Interprofessional Care Strategic Implementation Committee […]Continue readingHealthForceOntario releases report on implementing interprofessional care
2009 Ontario student survey on drug use and health
Twice as many Ontario students (24 percent) are seeking mental health care than in 1999, according to the 2009 Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey (OSDUHS). The purpose of the survey is to identify trends among Ontario students (grades seven to 12) related to drug use, mental health, physical activity and risk behavior, and […]Continue reading2009 Ontario student survey on drug use and health
Centre for Suicide Prevention releases summary about the cost of suicide
The Centre for Suicide Prevention has released a summary of the cost of suicide in Canada, as well as information on how it is calculated and the cost-effectiveness of suicide prevention programs. The summary also includes a brief discussion of methodological issues, including the difficult issue of acknowledging the savings that may be realized due […]Continue readingCentre for Suicide Prevention releases summary about the cost of suicide
Article presents theoretical frameworks for mental health nursing with Aboriginal women
It is important for clinicians to look beyond lifestyle, biology and genetics to consider factors such as poverty, culture, access and racism when working with Aboriginal women, concludes a recently released article from the Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing. The article, written by Brenda Green, Faculty/Clinical Coordinator and Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Education Coordinator […]Continue readingArticle presents theoretical frameworks for mental health nursing with Aboriginal women
Diabetes medication adherence better among people with schizophrenia (USA)
People who have schizophrenia may be more likely to take their oral hypoglycemia medication than people who do not have schizophrenia, according to new research published in the Schizophrenia Bulletin. Researchers used health system data from the Department of Veterans Affairs to compare adherence to oral hypoglycemia medications for diabetes among 11,454 patients with schizophrenia and […]Continue readingDiabetes medication adherence better among people with schizophrenia (USA)