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New policy on preventing discrimination based on mental health disabilities and addictions
June 26, 2014
People with mental health disabilities or addictions have faced considerable and longstanding discrimination, stigmatization and social exclusion in Canada and across the world. In recognition of this, the Supreme Court...
Vancouver to Host International Mental Health Leadership Conference in 2015
June 20, 2014
OTTAWA – The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) was proud to participate in the ninth annual International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership (IIMHL) Conference – a gathering of global health...
Toronto hospital launching project for youth mental health services
June 19, 2014
TORONTO – She searched the continent for help for her daughter suffering from anorexia nervosa and bulimia, but mom Jacqui wasn’t having any luck. There were “incredible” wait times of up...
New Human Rights Policy Examines Mental Health Disabilities and Addictions
June 17, 2014
On Wednesday, June 18, 2014, OHRC Chief Commissioner Barbara Hall will release the Policy on preventing discrimination based on mental health disabilities and addictions. The Policy offers guidance on how to assess, handle and...
Patricia O'Connor Receives Canadian College of Health Leaders Nursing Leadership Award
June 17, 2014
“Ms. O’Connor has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to quality improvement,” saidMaureen O’Neil, President of CFHI, which nominated Ms. O’Connor for the award. “Through her continued involvement with CFHI’s...
CAMH launches mobile app to help people reduce or quit drinking
June 17, 2014
Excessive alcohol consumption is a major public health concern, leading to over 200 diseases and injuries. In May 2014, the World Health Organization released a report that showed Canadians drink more...
Ontario university students competing in COU's annual IDeA awards
June 17, 2014
This contest has the potential to remove barriers for all people with disabilities. Click here for the full story
Call for Abstracts
June 17, 2014
The CMHA Conference Committee invites you to submit an abstract for presentation at the “Strengthening Our Collective Voice” Conference in Calgary on October 22nd-24th, 2014. Unfortunately the submission deadline was...
June 17, 2014
CSP developed resource toolkits specifically highlighting certain populations. The toolkits contain statistics, warning signs, risk factors, protective factors, links, programs, and more. This resource is suitable for the general population....
The Canadian Psychological Association releases new report on the effectiveness of psychological treatments.
June 17, 2014
The Canadian Psychological Association releases new report on the effectiveness of psychological treatments. Click here to read the full report Click here to read the report “The Efficacy and Effectiveness of...
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