…daily life before signs of a health problem. Other people see recovery as learning to live well, contributing to a community, and building relationships despite the challenge of a health…Continue readingGetting Help
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MHCC releases Canada’s first national mental health strategy
…illness and suicide wherever possible Foster recovery and well-being for people of all ages living with mental health problems and illnesses, and uphold their rights Provide access to the right…Continue readingMHCC releases Canada’s first national mental health strategy
Ottawa Citizen, The Mike Farwell Show honoured with 2019 CMHA Ontario media awards
…care system changes related to mental health, the impact of cannabis legalization, World Suicide Prevention Day, Bell Let’s Talk and the coroner’s inquest into the death of Jason Simon. Beyond…Continue readingOttawa Citizen, The Mike Farwell Show honoured with 2019 CMHA Ontario media awards
Concurrent Disorder Services in Ontario: An Environmental Scan
…mental health issues, co-morbidity and suicide amongst this population is a major concern. Aboriginal peoples experience increased levels of stigma, and require culturally competent care. Next Steps The Canadian Mental…Continue readingConcurrent Disorder Services in Ontario: An Environmental Scan
Quebec stats show impact of childhood experience of violence on adult mental health
…and dependency on alcohol, cannabis, or other substances; suicidal ideation; and suicide attempts as an adult. This work aligns with CMHA Ontario’s understanding of the social determinants of mental health,…Continue readingQuebec stats show impact of childhood experience of violence on adult mental health
Raising mental health awareness for farmers
…issues and suicide are higher among farmers as compared to the general population. A 2016 study by the University of Guelph showed that approximately 45 per cent of farmers have…Continue readingRaising mental health awareness for farmers
Queen’s University student mental health report
…provincial and national context, where the student-aged population has been shown to be one of the highest-risk age groups for mental illnesses and vulnerability to stress. Suicide is the second…Continue readingQueen’s University student mental health report
Call for Abstracts: Provincial HSJCC Conference
…with Lived Experience Forensic Self Care / Wellness Seniors Youth / Social Media / Bullying / Suicide Veterans / Post Traumatic Fill out and submit an abstract by March 10th,…Continue readingCall for Abstracts: Provincial HSJCC Conference
Junior hockey players accepting hairy donations for CMHA
…$2,255 for CMHA Halliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge and the Team 55 Tackles Suicide Awareness program. Other teams have gotten onboard, including the Oil Barons, who have teamed up with CMHA…Continue readingJunior hockey players accepting hairy donations for CMHA
World Mental Health Day recognizes the mental health of young people
…their health. Young people are vulnerable to constant stressors and challenges. Many are faced with issues of bullying, suicide, effects of trauma, gender identity discrimination and the onset of major…Continue readingWorld Mental Health Day recognizes the mental health of young people