…14 recommendations made by The Expert Panel on Police Officer Deaths by Suicide in the wake of nine Ontario police officer suicides in 2018. The Toronto Star reports that number…Continue readingExperts advise coroners to start tracking first-responder suicides
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Mental Health and Wellness Services for Indigenous Children and Youth
…challenged with high suicide rates, difficulties with substance abuse, and family violence. Services There are a variety of services available for Indigenous children and youth in Ontario. These are for…Continue readingMental Health and Wellness Services for Indigenous Children and Youth
Board of Directors – Copy
…of Ottawa. Currently she is the Director of Prevention and Promotion Initiatives (focused on suicide prevention and life promotion) with the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Nitika enjoys her work…Continue readingBoard of Directors – Copy
New resource now available to help Ontarians cope with grief and loss
…year, including at difficult times like the holiday season. Available at cmhabereavement.ca, the resource includes tips on coping with different kinds of loss, including grieving after suicide, grief from overdose…Continue readingNew resource now available to help Ontarians cope with grief and loss
Historic gains made on addressing sexual violence on Ontario’s campuses
…including their levels of mental health and substance use. Research suggests that individuals with a history of sexual abuse have significantly higher rates of major depression, suicide attempts and illicit…Continue readingHistoric gains made on addressing sexual violence on Ontario’s campuses
CMHA Ontario 2016 Pre-Budget Submission
…October 2014. The program raises awareness about suicide and promotes the mental health of boys and young men between the ages of 16 and 20, a typically hard-to-reach demographic. Talk…Continue readingCMHA Ontario 2016 Pre-Budget Submission
National Bullying Awareness Week happening
…health, and can increases their risk of suicide or mental health issues. Check out the Bullying Awareness Week website for more information on how to participate in 2014 events. Need…Continue readingNational Bullying Awareness Week happening
Kennedy makes impact at CMHA Kenora event
…with Detroit, Calgary and Boston, but lived with mental health issues for years and struggled through thoughts of suicide. Since retiring from professional hockey, Kennedy has gone on to become…Continue readingKennedy makes impact at CMHA Kenora event
Patients released from emergency departments without assessment (USA)
…of focus from merely stabilizing patients to also providing psychological evaluations to help identify continuing risk factors for suicide; and Development of referral networks. For more information go to www.searchmedica.com….Continue readingPatients released from emergency departments without assessment (USA)
Cyberbullying rates high for 2SLGBTQ+ community
…a very high risk of suicide and substance use problems compared to heterosexual youth. CMHA Ontario has published a mental health guide for 2SLGBTQ+ youth, which includes crisis services, medical…Continue readingCyberbullying rates high for 2SLGBTQ+ community