New evidence is contributing to the recognition that exercise can have mental health benefits for people with serious mental illness, according to a recent scientific review published by the Cochrane Collaboration. The review, “Exercise Therapy for Schizophrenia” by Paul Gorczynsky and Guy Faulkner from the University of Toronto, looked at three recent randomized controlled trials […]Continue readingExercise therapy for schizophrenia
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CIHI study finds depression in 44 percent of seniors in residential care facilities
A new study on depression among seniors living in residential care has been released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information. The study is based on a sample of nearly 50,000 seniors from 550 residential care facilities (or long-term care, nursing or personal care homes) in Nova Scotia, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the Yukon. This […]Continue readingCIHI study finds depression in 44 percent of seniors in residential care facilities
StatsCan report reveals a jump in reported hate crimes in 2008
A new report from Statistics Canada reveals a 35 percent increase in hate crimes reported by police between 2007 and 2008. Just over half (55 percent) of the 1,036 incidents reported in 2008 involved race or ethnicity, followed by religion (26 percent) and sexual orientation (16 percent). The number of police-reported hate crimes in Canada […]Continue readingStatsCan report reveals a jump in reported hate crimes in 2008
MHCC seeks new members for board and advisory committees
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on its board of directors. MHCC requires a board member from Canada’s Inuit community and an expert in financial management and information systems. Applicants and interested parties should contact Glenn Thompson, Secretary to the Board, at gthompson@mentalhealthcommission.ca. For more information, see www.mentalhealthcommission.ca. MHCC […]Continue readingMHCC seeks new members for board and advisory committees
CMHA Ontario Annual Report
The 2009/2010 Annual Report for the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario is now available on the CMHA Ontario website. In addition to the association’s audited financial statements, the report highlights key accomplishments in public policy and knowledge transfer, and describes CMHA Ontario’s strategic directions for 2010-2013. To access the complete report, visit www.ontario.cmha.ca. Continue readingCMHA Ontario Annual Report
New report reveals growing income gap for racialized communities in Ontario
A new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives explores the role of race and gender in Ontario’s growing income gap. The study includes an analysis of 2006 census data related to the labour market experiences of visible minority or racialized persons in Ontario. The study reveals that racialized Ontarians are far more likely […]Continue readingNew report reveals growing income gap for racialized communities in Ontario
Minding Our Bodies: Piloting the Eating Well for Mental Health project
CMHA Ontario is seeking expressions of interest from organizations willing to carry out one of six pilot programs for Eating Well for Mental Health, phase two of the Minding Our Bodies project. The pilot programs will run in Ontario between August and December 2010. If your organization wishes to participate, please complete the “Expression of […]Continue readingMinding Our Bodies: Piloting the Eating Well for Mental Health project
Creating Together: New website now available
Creating Together: Developing a Mental Health and Addictions Research Agenda for Ontario is a six-month province-wide process to bring researchers and diverse stakeholders of mental health and addictions research together to co-create a research agenda. Its new website is now accessible at www.creatingtogether.net. The website provides interested readers with background information about the goals of the […]Continue readingCreating Together: New website now available
Registration now open for Provincial Summer Institute: Counselling Skills for Concurrent Disorders
This year’s Provincial Summer Institute takes place August 17-19 in Toronto. Through plenary sessions, discussions with colleagues and peers, and training workshops, the 2010 event will provide a high-quality learning experience to health care professionals who may work on cases involving concurrent disorders. Day 1 will feature keynote speakers, a panel presentation and break-out sessions; […]Continue readingRegistration now open for Provincial Summer Institute: Counselling Skills for Concurrent Disorders
Independent review of AODA released
An independent review of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) was released by the Ontario Government on May 31, 2010, the fifth anniversary of its enactment and the start of National Access Awareness Week. The report, from independent reviewer Charles Beer, includes findings and recommendations based on extensive consultation with many members […]Continue readingIndependent review of AODA released