News & Announcements
Mental Health First Aid Canada launches new training course for northern peoples
July 9, 2014
Similar to the basic Mental Health First Aid Canada training course, Mental Health First Aid for Northern Peoples is a three-day training program designed to improve mental health literacy and...
Learning Environments can Enhance Student Health and Well-being
July 9, 2014
Positive well-being is a key predictor for learning and student success. Simon Fraser University has published a rationale (including a literature review) which can be used to help support and create conditions for well-being within...
The Importance of Seating Location with Active Learning
July 9, 2014
Ask any professor to describe a “first-row student,” and you will likely hear a description of an engaged learner who pays attention during class, takes notes, and asks questions. A...
Evidence for Effectiveness of Supportive Learning Environments.
July 9, 2014
Differentiated Evaluation: An Inclusive Evaluation Strategy Aimed at Promoting Student Engagement and Student Learning in Undergraduate Classrooms explored whether evaluation options for students would improve engagement and learning while addressing...
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...