. The Canadian Mental Health Association calls for new legislation to bring mental health into balance with physical health TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2018 /CNW/ – Over half of Canadians (53%) consider anxiety and depression to be ‘epidemic’ in Canada, with that perception spiking amongst younger people, according to a new survey commissioned by the Canadian […]
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August 31, 2018 In the wake of three deaths by suicide amongst its ranks, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have announced an intensive review into the organization’s mental health support system. Collaborating with the OPP on this review, research psychologist Dr. Julie Devlin outlined a three-part approach that includes enhancing, examining and evaluating resources available to […]
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September 6, 2018 The wind down of the BI project was first announced in July but payments to eligible participants will continue until March 31, 2019. This will allow participants enough time to transition to existing income support programs. A revised social assistance plan is expected to be announced on November 8, 2018, following a […]
Michael-Allan Marion Published on: August 1, 2018 | Last Updated: August 1, 2018 10:25 PM EDT Brantford-Brant MPP Will Bouma has taken up the task of raising awareness about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the subject of his first private member’s bill. “Post-traumatic stress disorder is a debilitating anxiety disorder which can occur after a […]
July 26, 2018 A new survey shows an increase in psychological distress in Ontario’s students. The 2017 Ontario Student Drug Use and Health (OSDUHS) Mental Health and Well-being Report reveals that psychological distress – which refers to symptoms of anxiety or depression – has been rising steadily among all Ontario students in Grades 7 to […]
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Free provincial program now available to help manage depression and anxiety July 25, 2018 Are you a new mom? Just starting post-secondary school? Recovering from drug or alcohol addiction? Recently lost your job? Going through a divorce? Dealing with chronic pain or a chronic illness? Suffering from the loss of a loved one? This list […]
New study outlines ethical dilemmas faced by community mental health July 26, 2018 A new study in the Journal of Ethics in Mental Health (JEMH) highlights the variety of ethical questions that community mental health organizations are faced with on any given day. A true account set in a fictional Canadian city, the feature addresses […]
By Kimberlee Taplay Thursday, July 19, 2018 7:16:29 EDT P Back in January, I launched the website for Project Dragonfly, seeking to create an online community to educate and create awareness about mental health issues. Here’s an update as we approach the six-month milestone. First, Project Dragonfly now has an official logo. I was introduced […]
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Resilience, Recovery and Awareness: CAMIMH Announces the Faces of Mental Illness for 2018 (TORONTO, ON) July 17, 2018 – Today, the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) proudly announces the five Canadians who have been selected for the 16th annual Faces of Mental Illness campaign. “This year the focus of our campaign […]
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July 11, 2018 The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction partnered with the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research to examine substance use’s economic impact on Canadian society. Their report, Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms looked at data from 2007 to 2014 and estimated that substance use costs Canada $38 billon annually. The report […]
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