When it comes to new technologies, one of the biggest concerns with regards to mental health is the excessive use of social media. While social media use can help decrease feelings of isolation and loneliness, it can also alter our mood, motivation and concentration. Research shows that constantly checking social media sites can increase feelings […]
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Toronto – A new resource developed by experts in health care, social services and the justice system will help caregivers, care partners and service providers support older adults and adults with age-related conditions in navigating the justice system. As Ontario experiences an increase in its population aged 65 and older, all areas of the criminal […]
The province has announced a $1 million investment in a crisis text service to support student mental health on post-secondary campuses. Colleges and universities minister Ross Romano, alongside mental health and addictions associate minister Michael Tibollo, made the announcement at Ryerson University Monday. The funds will go toward Good2Talk/Allo J’écoute services, which will enable Good2Talk […]
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“Our goal is to have a full application submitted to the ministry in March,” Sherry Kerr, chair of the local Ontario Health Team submission team, told Brant County councillors this week. If the application is accepted, Brantford-Brant would be in position to have its own Ontario Health Team following a review and site visit by […]
Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division has prioritized the advancement of community-based mental health and addictions care across the province in its 2020 pre-budget submission to the Ontario government. CMHA Ontario has proposed four recommendations for mental health and addictions spending, emphasizing the importance of community-based programs and services as a way to relieve pressures […]
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Marcus Gee Brantford, On. Published January 26, 2020 Updated 14 hours ago Kevin Davis, the mayor of Brantford, Ont., is photographed during an interview at Brantford city hall on Jan 18 2019. Mayor Davis had to pause to get control of his emotions when asked about the impact of the opioid crisis on his city. […]
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The Ontario government’s proposed Mental Health and Addictions Centre of Excellence must focus on implementing core mental health and addictions services provincially, rigorous data collection and health quality improvement initiatives, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division CEO Camille Quenneville told the province’s standing committee on social policy Friday.These recommendations and other insights were part of […]
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New podcast episode encourages new moms to benefit from Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division’s BounceBackprogram. The Sinking Mothership, a weekly podcast providing firsthand experience on parenting, motherhood, lifestyle and relationships, interviewed BounceBack stakeholder engagement coordinator Hannah Matthews to discuss how the program can help new moms who may be struggling with mild-to-moderate depression or […]
Having a place to call home is key to recovery from mental health and addictions issues. That’s the message CMHA Ontario is sharing with their community on National Housing Day on November 22. With 1.7 million people in need of housing across Canada, National Housing Day calls on the need for safe and affordable housing […]
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November 7, 2019 A first-of-its-kind report by Deloitte Canada reveals a greater return on investment (ROI) for companies that implement workplace mental health programs. The ROI in workplace mental health programs: Good for people, good for business report compares companies with existing mental health programs in place for a year to companies with programs in […]
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